Proverbs 12:2
New International Version
Proverbs 12:2
King James Version
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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Proverbs 12:5-6
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5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
King James Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
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Proverbs 12:9
New International Version
9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
Proverbs 12:9
King James Version
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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Proverbs 12:13-19
New International Version
14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(C)
and the work of their hands brings them reward.(D)
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(J)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:13-19
King James Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:22-23
King James Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:25-26
New International Version
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(A)
but a kind word cheers it up.
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.(B)
Proverbs 12:25-26
King James Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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