Book - Proverbs - Chapter = 12 --> NLT
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To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
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The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
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Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots.
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A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.
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The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
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The wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.
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Everyone admires a person with good sense, but a warped mind is despised.
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It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
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The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.
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Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.
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Thieves are jealous of each other's loot, while the godly bear their own fruit.
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The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
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People can get many good things by the words they say; the work of their hands also gives them many benefits.
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Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.
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A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
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Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.
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Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
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No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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The LORD hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do.
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Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.
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Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
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Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
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Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
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The way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.