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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 12
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Proverbs 12:1
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.(a)
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Proverbs 12:2
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The good person obtains favor from the Lord ,(b) but He condemns a man who schemes.(c)
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Proverbs 12:3
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Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.(d)
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Proverbs 12:4
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A capable wife[a] is her husband's crown,(e) but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.(f)
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Proverbs 12:5
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The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
Proverbs 12:6
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The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,(g) but the speech of the upright rescues them.(h)
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Proverbs 12:7
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The wicked are overthrown and perish,(i) but the house of the righteous will stand.(j)
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Proverbs 12:8
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A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:9
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Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.(k)
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Proverbs 12:10
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A righteous man cares about his animal's health,(l) but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
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Proverbs 12:11
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(m) but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.(n)
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Proverbs 12:12
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The wicked desire what evil men have,[b] but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
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Proverbs 12:13
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An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,(o) but a righteous one escapes from trouble.(p)
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Proverbs 12:14
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A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth,(q) and the work of a man's hands will reward him.(r)
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Proverbs 12:15
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A fool's way is right in his own eyes,(s) but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
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Proverbs 12:16
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A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(t)
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Proverbs 12:17
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Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit.(u)
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Proverbs 12:18
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There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword;(v) but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(w)
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Proverbs 12:19
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.(x)
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Proverbs 12:20
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.(y)
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Proverbs 12:21
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No disaster overcomes the righteous,(z) but the wicked are full of misery.
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Proverbs 12:22
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Lying lips are detestable to the Lord ,(aa) but faithful people are His delight.(ab)
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Proverbs 12:23
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A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(ac)
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Proverbs 12:24
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The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.(ad)
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Proverbs 12:25
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.(ae)
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Proverbs 12:26
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A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[c] but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(af)
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Proverbs 12:27
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A lazy man doesn't roast his game,(ag) but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.(ah)
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Proverbs 12:28
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There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.[d](ai)
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