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class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Wickedness never brings stability,</p><p class="line2">but the godly have deep roots.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,</p><p class="line2">but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The plans of the godly are just;</p><p class="line2">the advice of the wicked is treacherous.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,</p><p class="line2">but the words of the godly save lives.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The wicked die and disappear,</p><p class="line2">but the family of the godly stands firm.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>A sensible person wins admiration,</p><p class="line2">but a warped mind is despised.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Better to be an ordinary person with a servant</p><p class="line2">than to be self-important but have no food.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The godly care for their animals,</p><p class="line2">but the wicked are always cruel.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A hard worker has plenty of food,</p><p class="line2">but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,</p><p class="line2">but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The wicked are trapped by their own words,</p><p class="line2">but the godly escape such trouble.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Wise words bring many benefits,</p><p class="line2">and hard work brings rewards.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Fools think their own way is right,</p><p class="line2">but the wise listen to others.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A fool is quick-tempered,</p><p class="line2">but a wise person stays calm when insulted.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>An honest witness tells the truth;</p><p class="line2">a false witness tells lies.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Some people make cutting remarks,</p><p class="line2">but the words of the wise bring healing.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Truthful words stand the test of time,</p><p class="line2">but lies are soon exposed.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;</p><p class="line2">joy fills hearts that are planning peace!</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>No harm comes to the godly,</p><p class="line2">but the wicked have their fill of trouble.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>The LORD detests lying lips,</p><p class="line2">but he delights in those who tell the truth.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,</p><p class="line2">but fools broadcast their foolishness.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Work hard and become a leader;</p><p class="line2">be lazy and become a slave.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Worry weighs a person down;</p><p class="line2">an encouraging word cheers a person up.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>The godly give good advice to their friends;<a href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">a</span></a></p><p class="line2">the wicked lead them astray.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,</p><p class="line2">but the diligent make use of everything they find.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/12-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The way of the godly leads to life;</p><p class="line2">that path does not lead to death.</p><A name="footnotes"></a><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn">a</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">12:26 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="it">The godly are cautious in friendship;</span><span class="ft"> or </span><span class="it">The godly are freed from evil.</span><span class="ft"> The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.</span><br></span></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><em>Holy Bible</em>, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 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