### World English Bible

Proverbs 11

## The Proverbs

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

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