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Proverbs 12:1-28 (JDV).

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2 One who is good obtains favor from Yahveh, but he condemns a person who schemes.
Proverbs 12:3 No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.
Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but advice from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are destroyed, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:8 A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.
Proverbs 12:10 The righteous cares about his animal’s throat, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive.
Proverbs 12:13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:14 A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.
Proverbs 12:15 A fool’s road is right to his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Proverbs 12:17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deception.
Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 Deception is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:21 No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are repulsive to Yahveh, but faithful people are his delight.
Proverbs 12:23 A smart person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 12:24 The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the roads of the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.
Proverbs 12:28 There is life in the right path, and a road in whose pathway there is no death.

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Tracy Ainsworth writes “While Proverbs 12 speaks to many issues, it has much to say about wisdom and communication. Accepting correction is wise. Interestingly, verse 23 says sometimes a prudent man conceals knowledge – in other words, one doesn’t have to loudly trumpet everything one knows or believes!” (Maranatha Devotions, October 7, 2018).

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