Proverbs 12:2-3
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2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:5
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
Proverbs 12:7
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7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:10
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10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:12-13
Revised Standard Version
12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin,
but the root of the righteous stands firm.[a]
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Cn: The Hebrew of verse 12 is obscure
Proverbs 12:21
Revised Standard Version
21 No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:26
Revised Standard Version
26 A righteous man turns away from evil,[a]
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:26 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 12:28
Revised Standard Version
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
but the way of error leads to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
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