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Proverbs 12:13-25 (New International Version)

 

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Proverbs 12:13-25 (New International Version)

 13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
       but a righteous man escapes trouble.

 14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
       as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

 15 The way of a fool seems right to him,
       but a wise man listens to advice.

 16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
       but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

 17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
       but a false witness tells lies.

 18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
       but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

 19 Truthful lips endure forever,
       but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
       but joy for those who promote peace.

 21 No harm befalls the righteous,
       but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

 22 The LORD detests lying lips,
       but he delights in men who are truthful.

 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
       but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

 24 Diligent hands will rule,
       but laziness ends in slave labor.

 25 An anxious heart weighs a man down,
       but a kind word cheers him up.

New International Version (NIV)

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