Proverbs 12-14 - Prayer Tents

Proverbs 12

12To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.H157H4148H157H1847H8130H8433H11982The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.H2896H6329H7522H3068H376H4209H75613Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.H120H3559H7562H8328H6662H41314A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.H2428H802H5850H1167H954H7538H61065The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.H4284H6662H4941H8458H7563H48206The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.H1697H7563H693H1818H6310H3477H53377The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.H7563H2015H1004H6662H59758A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.H376H1984H6310H7922H5753H3820H9379Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.H7034H5650H2896H3513H2638H389910The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.H6662H3045H5315H929H7356H7563H39411A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.H5647H127H7646H3899H7291H7386H2638H382012Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.H7563H2530H4685H7451H8328H6662H541413The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.H7451H4170H6588H8193H6662H3318H686914Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.H376H7646H2896H6529H6310H1576H120H3027H7725H772515Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.H1870H191H3477H5869H8085H6098H245016A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.H191H3708H3117H3045H6175H3680H703617An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.H6315H530H5046H6664H8267H5707H482018Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.H3426H981H4094H2719H3956H2450H483219Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.H8193H571H3559H5703H8267H3956H728020Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!H4820H3820H2790H7451H3289H7965H805721No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.H205H579H6662H7563H4390H745122The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.H8267H8193H8441H3068H6213H530H752223The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.H6175H120H3680H1847H3820H3684H7121H20024Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.H3027H2742H4910H7423H452225Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.H1674H3820H376H7812H2896H1697H805526The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.H6662H8446H7453H1870H7563H858227Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.H7423H2760H6718H1952H2742H120H336828The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.H734H6666H2416H5410H1870H4194

Proverbs 13

13A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.H2450H1121H1H4148H3887H8085H1606 2Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.H376H398H2896H6529H6310H5315H898H2555 3Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.H5341H6310H8104H5315H6589H8193H4288 4Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.H5315H6102H183H5315H2742H1878 5The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.H6662H8130H1697H8267H7563H887H2659 6Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.H6666H5341H8537H1870H7564H5557H2403 7Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.H3426H6238H7326H3605H7227H1952 8The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.H3724H376H5315H6239H7326H8085H1606 9The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.H216H6662H8055H5216H7563H1846 10Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.H2087H5414H4683H3289H2451 11Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.H1952H1892H4591H6908H3027H7235 12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.H8431H4900H3820H2470H8378H935H6086H2416 13People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.H936H1697H2254H3373H4687H7999 14The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.H8451H2450H4726H2416H5493H4170H4194 15A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.H2896H7922H5414H2580H1870H898H386 16Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.H6175H6213H1847H3684H6566H200 17An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.H7563H4397H5307H7451H529H6735H4832 18If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.H7389H7036H6544H4148H8104H8433H3513 19It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.H8378H1961H6149H5315H8441H3684H5493H7451 20Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.H1980H2450H2449H7462H3684H7321 21Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.H7451H7291H2400H6662H2896H7999 22Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.H2896H5157H1121H1121H2428H2398H6845H6662 23A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.H7230H400H5215H7218H7326H3426H5595H3808H4941 24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.H2820H7626H8130H1121H157H4148H7836 25The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.H6662H398H7648H5315H990H7563H2637

Proverbs 14

14A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.H2454H802H1129H1004H200H2040H30272Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.H1980H3476H3373H3068H3868H1870H9593A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.H6310H191H2415H1346H8193H2450H81044Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.H504H18H1249H7230H8393H3581H77945An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.H529H5707H3577H8267H5707H6315H35766A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.H3887H1245H2451H1847H7043H9957Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.H3212H5048H3684H376H3045H8193H18478The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.H2451H6175H995H1870H200H3684H48209Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.H191H3887H817H3477H752210Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.H3820H3045H5315H4787H2114H6148H805711The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.H1004H7563H8045H168H3477H652412There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.H3426H1870H3477H6440H376H319H1870H419413Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.H7814H3820H3510H319H8057H842414Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.H5472H3820H7646H1870H2896H37615Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.H6612H539H1697H6175H995H83816The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.H2450H3373H5493H7451H3684H5674H98217Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.H7116H639H6213H200H376H4209H813018Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.H6612H5157H200H6175H3803H184719Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.H7451H7817H6440H2896H7563H8179H666220The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”H7326H8130H7453H6223H7227H15721It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.H936H7453H2398H2603H6035H6041H83522If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.H8582H2790H7451H2617H571H2790H289623Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!H6089H4195H1697H8193H427024Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.H5850H2450H6239H200H3684H20025A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.H571H5707H5337H5315H4820H6315H357726Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.H3374H3068H5797H4009H1121H426827Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.H3374H3068H4726H2416H5493H4170H419428A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.H7230H5971H4428H1927H657H3816H4288H733329People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.H750H639H7227H8394H7116H7307H7311H20030A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.H4832H3820H2416H1320H7068H7538H610631Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.H6231H1800H2778H6213H3513H2603H3432The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.H7563H1760H7451H6662H2620H419433Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.H2451H5117H3820H995H7130H3684H304534Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.H6666H7311H1471H2403H2617H381635A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.H4428H7522H7919H5650H5678H954