Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 12:15-25"

Proverbs 12:15-25

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

16 Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

17 An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.

18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

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