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Proverbs Chapter 12

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PROVERBS

Proverbs 12

1He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
Proverbs 15:10, Proverbs 15:10, Proverbs 9:7, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 9:7
2The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
Proverbs 8:35, Proverbs 8:35, Acts 11:24, Acts 11:24, Psalms 112:5
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 10:25, Proverbs 10:25, Ephesians 3:17, Ephesians 3:17, Proverbs 12:12
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:25
5The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
Psalms 139:23, Isaiah 55:7, Psalms 139:23, Isaiah 55:7, Psalms 140:1
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for men’s blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
Proverbs 14:3, Proverbs 14:3, Jeremiah 5:26, Jeremiah 5:26, Proverbs 1:11
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:27, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:27, Proverbs 11:21
8A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 3:15, 2 Corinthians 10:18, 1 Corinthians 4:5
9Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
Luke 14:11, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 13:7, Proverbs 13:7
10The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Deuteronomy 25:4, Deuteronomy 25:4, Genesis 33:13, Genesis 33:14, Numbers 22:28
11He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
Proverbs 28:19, Proverbs 28:19, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 14:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:11
12The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:8, Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:8, Luke 8:13
13In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23, Proverbs 21:23, Psalms 64:8, Proverbs 11:8, Psalms 64:8
14By the fruit of a man’s mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 18:20, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:20, Proverbs 18:21, Isaiah 3:10
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 19:20, Proverbs 14:16, Proverbs 19:20
16A fool’s wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19, James 1:19, Proverbs 10:12
17He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 14:5, Proverbs 14:25, Proverbs 14:5, Proverbs 14:25, Proverbs 24:28
18There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 15:4, Psalms 57:4
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
Proverbs 19:9, Proverbs 19:9, Psalms 52:4, Psalms 52:5, Psalms 52:4
20Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
Matthew 5:9, Matthew 5:9, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 3:13, 1 Peter 3:8
21No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
1 Peter 3:13, 1 Peter 3:13, Psalms 91:10, Psalms 91:10, Romans 8:28
22False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
Psalms 5:6, Psalms 5:6, Revelation 22:15, Proverbs 11:20, Revelation 22:15
23A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16, Proverbs 13:16, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 10:14, Proverbs 11:13
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 21:25, Proverbs 21:26
25Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 17:22
26The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
Proverbs 17:27, 1 John 2:26, Proverbs 17:27, 1 John 2:26, James 1:13
27The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 26:15, Proverbs 26:15, Proverbs 15:16
28In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
3 John 1:11, 3 John 1:11, Romans 5:21, Ezekiel 18:20, Ezekiel 18:24

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