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Scripture Context
Proverbs 12:9 - Proverbs 12:19
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established forever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.