(Proverbs 12:2, 4, 12-13, 22, 24-26; 13:1, 4, 11-14, 18-22) “A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.”
“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.”
“The wicked civet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will come through trouble.”
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.”
“The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor. Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.
The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.”
“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.”
“The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”
“Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire comes, it is a tree of life.
He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.”
“Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, but he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”