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		Prov 12:1 Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
		Prov 12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
		Prov 12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.
		Prov 12:4 A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones. [Prov 31:23; 1 Cor 11:7]
		Prov 12:5 The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
		Prov 12:6 The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
		Prov 12:7 The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more, But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
		Prov 12:8 A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
		Prov 12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.
		Prov 12:10 A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [Deut 25:4]
		Prov 12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
		Prov 12:12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.
		Prov 12:13 An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
		Prov 12:14 A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him [as a harvest].
		Prov 12:15 The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God's wisdom] is right in his own eyes, But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel. [Prov 3:7; 9:9; 21:2]
		Prov 12:16 The [arrogant] fool's anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
		Prov 12:17 He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right, But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
		Prov 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
		Prov 12:19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
		Prov 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
		Prov 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. [Job 5:19; Ps 91:3; Prov 12:13; Is 46:4; Jer 1:8; Dan 6:27; 2 Tim 4:18]
		Prov 12:22 Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov 6:17; 11:20; Rev 22:15]
		Prov 12:23 A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]
		Prov 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
		Prov 12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad. [Ps 50:4; Prov 15:13]
		Prov 12:26 The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
		Prov 12:27 The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey, But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].
		Prov 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality--eternal life]. [John 3:36; 4:36; 8:51; 11:26; 1 Cor 15:54; Gal 6:8]

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