The Bible – Proverbs 12
1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
summary; The wise and righteous don’t mind and actually benefit from being rebuked, but the wicked don’t—for one thing. This chapter continues to recapitulate earlier points—being good pays, and being bad doesn’t, basically.
Closing prayer; Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and convicting me of sin and righteousness and judgement and thank You that by faith in Christ I have been brought into Your kingdom and placed into His body. To You alone belongs my reverential fear, humble worship and eternal devotion, through time and into eternity – in Jesus name I pray, AMEN.
those who wish to become a child of our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Heavenly Father: I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”
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