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Proverbs 12:11

One who works his land will have plenty of bread, But one who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

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Proverbs 12:12

The wicked person desires the plunder of evil people, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

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Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

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Proverbs 12:14

A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person's hands will return to him.

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Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.

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Proverbs 12:16

A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.

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Proverbs 12:17

One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm happens to the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

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Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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Proverbs 12:23

A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor.

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Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

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Proverbs 12:26

The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy person does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a person is diligence.

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Proverbs 12:28

In the way of righteousness there is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

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