Proverbs 12:8-17 NIRV

Proverbs 12:8-17

A person is praised for how wise they are.

But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

Being nobody and having a servant

is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.

Those who do what is right take good care of their animals.

But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.

Those who farm their land will have plenty of food.

But those who chase dreams have no sense.

Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while.

But those who do what is right last forever.

Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.

But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.

Many good things come from what people say.

And the work of their hands rewards them.

The way of foolish people seems right to them.

But those who are wise listen to advice.

Foolish people are easily upset.

But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

An honest witness tells the truth.

But a dishonest witness tells lies.

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