nkjv - 12

nkjv@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:4 @ An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:13 @ The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:19 @ The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:21 @ No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:25 @ Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:27 @ The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.

nkjv@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

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