Proverbs 12:8-18
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
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12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
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18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.