Proverbs 12:18-28

1. 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

2. 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

3. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

4. 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

5. 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

6. 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

7. 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

8. 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

9. 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

10. 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

11. 28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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