Proverbs 12 (part 2)

 

 

Pro 12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Pro 12:16  A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame[dhh1] .

Pro 12:17  He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Pro 12:18  There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword[dhh2] : but the tongue of the wise is health.

Pro 12:19  The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Pro 12:20  Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [dhh3] is joy.

Pro 12:21  There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Pro 12:22  Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Pro 12:23  A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Pro 12:24  The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute[dhh4] .

Pro 12:25  Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Pro 12:26  The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth [dhh5] them.

Pro 12:27  The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.[dhh6] 

Pro 12:28  In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

 

 


 [dhh1]

Pro 10:12  Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

 

Jas 5:20  Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

 [dhh2]

How does one speak like a sword?

Pro 25:18  A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

 [dhh3]

Who are the counselors of peace?

Mat 5:9  Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

 [dhh4]

What is the Tribute?

Exo 1:11  Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.

 

 [dhh5]

Who are the wicked that seduce?

Mar 13:22  For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

 [dhh6]

What is the substance of a diligent man?

Heb 11:1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.