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href="/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A man cannot be established through wickedness, <p class="indent2"> but the righteous cannot be uprooted. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, <p class="indent2"> but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The plans of the righteous are just, <p class="indent2"> but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, <p class="indent2"> but the speech of the upright rescues them. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The wicked are overthrown and perish, <p class="indent2"> but the house of the righteous will stand. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>A man is praised according to his wisdom, <p class="indent2"> but a twisted mind is despised. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, <p class="indent2"> than to be self-important but lack food. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A righteous man regards the life of his animal, <p class="indent2"> but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The one who works his land will have plenty of food, <p class="indent2"> but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, <p class="indent2"> but the root of the righteous flourishes. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, <p class="indent2"> but a righteous man escapes from trouble. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, <p class="indent2"> and the work of his hands returns to him. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, <p class="indent2"> but a wise man listens to counsel. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A fool’s anger is known at once, <p class="indent2"> but a prudent man overlooks an insult. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>He who speaks the truth declares what is right, <p class="indent2"> but a false witness speaks deceit. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, <p class="indent2"> but the tongue of the wise brings healing. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Truthful lips endure forever, <p class="indent2"> but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, <p class="indent2"> but the counselors of peace have joy. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>No harm befalls the righteous, <p class="indent2"> but the wicked are filled with trouble. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, <p class="indent2"> but those who deal faithfully are His delight. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, <p class="indent2"> but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The hand of the diligent will rule, <p class="indent2"> but laziness ends in forced labor. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, <p class="indent2"> but a good word cheers it up. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>A righteous man is cautious in friendship, <p class="indent2"> but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>A lazy man does not roast his game, <p class="indent2"> but a diligent man prizes his possession. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>There is life in the path of righteousness, <p class="indent2"> but another path leads to death.</p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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