Veritable King James Version
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is foolish.
2A good person gains favor from the Lord, but He condemns a schemer.
3No one is established by wickedness, but the righteous root endures.
4A virtuous spouse is a crown to their partner, but a shameful one is like rot in the bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just; the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8A person is praised for their insight, but one with a warped mind is despised.
9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to act important with no food.
10The righteous care for their animals’ needs, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11One who works their land will have plenty of food, but one who chases fantasies lacks sense.
12The wicked crave the plunder of evil, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13An evil person is trapped by their sinful talk, but the righteous escape trouble.
14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good, and the work of their hands returns to them.
15The way of a fool seems right to them, but a wise person listens to advice.
16A fool’s anger flares instantly, but a prudent person covers shame.
17One who speaks truth declares justice, but a false witness spreads deceit.
18Rash words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully please Him.
23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools blurts folly.
24The diligent hand will rule, but the lazy will be forced to labor.
25Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word lifts it up.
26The righteous guide their neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent value their possessions.
28In the path of righteousness is life; its way leads not to death. Proverbs 13 The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 13 – VKJV
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