1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
3No one can be made secure by wickedness,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.12:4 Pr 14:30
5The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
but the speech of the upright rescues them.12:6 Pr 14:2
but the house of the righteous will stand.12:7 Ps 103:17–18; Pr 10:25; Mt 7:24–27
8A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.12:11 Pr 28:19
12The wicked desire what evil people have caught,12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil
but the root of the righteous is productive.
14A person will be satisfied with good
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
18There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;12:18 Ps 57:4
19Truthful lips endure forever,
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.12:20 Pr 14:22
but the wicked are full of misery.
23A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
24The diligent hand will rule,
25Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.12:25 Ps 94:19; Pr 15:13; 16:24; Mt 6:25–34
26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,12:26 Or person guides his neighbor
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.12:26 Pr 14:22
28There is life in the path of righteousness,
and in its path there is no death.12:28 Or righteousness, but the crooked way leads to death12:28 Pr 10:2; 13:14; 14:27
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