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Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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Proverbs 12 · Read in context
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
12:2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
12:3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
12:4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
12:5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
12:6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
12:7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
12:8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
12:9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
12:10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12:12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
12:13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
12:18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
12:19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
12:21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
12:24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
12:26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
12:28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
