Proverbs:12-14
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.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son heeds his father's instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:10 @ By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:13 @ He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:19 @ A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:20 @ He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:24 @ He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:1 @ The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:17 @ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil will bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:28 @ In a multitude of people is a king's honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:29 @ He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:30 @ A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is banished in his wickedness, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favor is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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