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Give freely and become more wealthy;
be stingy and lose everything.
8
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
25
The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will
themselves be refreshed.
9
26
People curse those who hoard their grain,
but they bless the one who sells in time
of need.
Better to be an ordinary person with
a servant
than to be self-important but have
no food.
24
10
The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
11
A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has
no sense.
27
If you search for good, you will find favor;
but if you search for evil, it will find you!
28
Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in
spring.
12
Those who bring trouble on their families
inherit the wind.
The fool will be a servant to the wise.
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear
their own fruit.
13
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
14
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
15
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when
insulted.
17
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
29
30
The seeds of good deeds become a tree
of life;
a wise person wins friends.*
31
If the righteous are rewarded here on earth,
what will happen to wicked sinners?*
12
1
To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
The LORD approves of those who
are good,
but he condemns those who plan
wickedness.
2
3
Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
19
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
4
A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer
in his bones.
20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21
5
The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22
6
The words of the wicked are like a
murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the
truth.
23
7
The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
The wise don’t make a show of their
knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
11:30 Or and those who win souls are wise. 11:31 Greek version reads If the righteous are barely saved, / what will
happen to godless sinners? Compare 1 Pet 4:18.
11:24-25 One of the things we can give away is encouragement. When we share our victories, and even
our failures, others will be strengthened for the battles ahead. As we share our experience of spiritual
renewal with others, they will gain insights and encouragement.
12:15 Changing sinful patterns of behavior may require the help of people we trust and respect (see
12:26; 15:22; 19:20). We cannot live life successfully all by ourselves. Growing toward spiritual and
emotional maturity is a process that requires the help of trustworthy people who can guide us with care
and hold us accountable as we try to make changes.
12:16 It is foolish for us to lose our temper when we are insulted. We demonstrate maturity by staying
self-controlled and expressing our anger without sinning.
