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- Chapter 12 -

Instruction and knowledge

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He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
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A good man getteth fauour of the Lord: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.
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A man cannot be established by wickednesse: but the roote of the righteous shall not be mooued.
4
A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.
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The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
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The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.
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God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

Concern for the life of the livestock and the land

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He that is despised, and is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.
10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked are cruell.
11
He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.
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The wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.
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The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.
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A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.

Wise and foolish

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The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
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A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
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He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
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There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
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The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
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Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
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There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
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The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
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A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
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The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
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Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
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The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
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The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
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Life is in the way of righteousnesse, and in that path way there is no death.

Instruction and knowledge

1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Concern for the life of the livestock and the land

9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

Wise and foolish

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
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Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
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A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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