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Proverbs 12

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1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

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

16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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

18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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

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

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

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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

26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

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

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

Preached on Proverbs 12 3

  1. Of the Base Sins of Falsehood and Lying
    Robert South · Proverbs 12:22 · 14 October 1688 · No. 12
  2. The Excellency of the Righteous
    Charles Simeon · Proverbs 12:26
  3. The Many-sided Contrast of Wisdom and Folly
    Alexander Maclaren · Proverbs 12:1–15

Also citing Proverbs 12 77

  1. The Second Seruice of the Deuils Banket. the second Sermon
    Thomas Adams · Proverbs 9:17 · No. 2
  2. De avaritia
    Valerian of Cimiez
  3. Festal Letter for 331
    Athanasius of Alexandria · 2 Corinthians 7:6
  4. Homily 16 on Ephesians
    John Chrysostom · Ephesians 4:31–32
  5. Homily 27 on Hebrews
    John Chrysostom · Hebrews 11:28–31
  6. Homily 29 on Romans
    John Chrysostom · Romans 15:14
  7. Homily 78 on Matthew
    John Chrysostom · Matthew 25:1
  8. Exposition on Psalm 97
    Augustine of Hippo · Psalms 97
  9. Exposition on Psalm 99
    Augustine of Hippo · Psalms 99
  10. Ad monachos
    Faustus of Riez · No. 7
  11. Homilia 32 in Evangelia
    Gregory the Great · Luke 9:1–999
  12. Sermo 29
    Peter Damian · Luke 7:1–999 · No. 29
  13. De Sancto Apollinare Episcopo Et Martyre. (xxiii Jul.)
    Peter Damian · No. 31
  14. De S. Andrea Apostolo. (xxx Novemb.)
    Peter Damian · No. 58
  15. IN QUADRAGESIMA SERMO TERTIUS. De poenitentia
    Hildebert of Lavardin · No. 22
  16. IN QUADRAGESIMA. SERMO NONUS. De poenitentia
    Hildebert of Lavardin · No. 28
  17. Qualiter Christus suscipitur ab anima sancta tanquam sponsus, et ab anima infirma tanquam medicus. Item de differentia cogitationum, unde oriantur
    Bernard of Clairvaux · No. 32
  18. De quatuor gradibus, quibus electorum profectus distinguitur
    Bernard of Clairvaux · No. 103
  19. De eo quod scriptum est: « A summitate coeli, usque Tabescet et conteretur. »
    Aelred of Rievaulx · No. 9
  20. De eo quod scriptum est: « Nunquid non iste est vir, qui conturbavit terram? » etc. (Isai. XIV.)
    Aelred of Rievaulx · No. 19
  21. IN COMMUNI DE UNO MARTYRE. De abnegatione sui, et quinque gradibus ejus; et de mysterio, et sacramento sanctae crucis
    Innocent III · Luke 9:1–999 · No. 4
  22. Sermon 125 on Deuteronomy
    John Calvin · Deuteronomy 22 · 2 January 1556 · No. 125
  23. Homily 32 on the Acts of the Apostles
    Rudolf Gwalther · Acts 5
  24. A Sermon Preached before the King's Maiestie, at White-Hall, on the V. of November. A. D. MDCXII
    Lancelot Andrewes · Luke 7:32 · No. 27
  25. A Sermon Preached before the King's Maiestie at White-Hall, on the V. of November, Anno Domini, MDCXV
    Lancelot Andrewes · No. 30
  26. The Benefite of Contentation
    Henry Smith · Exodus 16:2 · No. 5
  27. The Triall of Vanitie
    Henry Smith · Ecclesiastes 12:13 · No. 26
  28. The Dialogue betweene Paul and Agrippa
    Henry Smith · Genesis 33:3 · No. 30
  29. Preached at Lincolns Inne (no. 18) Preached at Lincolns Inne.
    John Donne · No. 18
  30. Preached upon the Penitentiall Psalmes (no. 56)
    John Donne · Psalms 32:1 · No. 56
  31. Violence Victoriovs
    Richard Sibbes · Matthew 11:12 · No. 5
  32. The Sword of the Wicked
    Richard Sibbes · Psalms 42:10 · No. 11
  33. Aggravations of Sinning Against Mercie
    Thomas Goodwin · Ephesians 2:7 · No. 3
  34. Sermons upon 1 John III: Sermon 7
    Thomas Manton · 1 John 3:4 · No. 7
  35. Twenty Sermons: Sermon 8 ()
    Thomas Manton · Ephesians 1:8 · No. 8
  36. Eighteen Sermons on 2 Thessalonians 2: Sermon 12
    Thomas Manton · 2 Thessalonians 2:14 · No. 12
  37. The Ninth Commandment
    Thomas Watson · Exodus 20:16 · No. 13
  38. Concerning peaceableness
    Thomas Watson · Matthew 5:9 · No. 18
  39. Psalm 119: Sermon 23
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:22 · No. 23
  40. Psalm 119: Sermon 25
    Thomas Manton · No. 25
  41. Psalm 119: Sermon 30
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:29 · No. 30
  42. Psalm 119: Sermon 44
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:39 · No. 44
  43. Psalm 119: Sermon 51
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:45 · No. 51
  44. Psalm 119: Sermon 53
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:47 · No. 53
  45. Psalm 119: Sermon 124
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:113 · No. 124
  46. Psalm 119: Sermon 130
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:119 · No. 130
  47. Psalm 119: Sermon 132
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:121 · No. 132
  48. Psalm 119: Sermon 145
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:132 · No. 145
  49. Psalm 119: Sermon 155
    Thomas Manton · Psalms 119:138 · No. 155
  50. A Treatise of the Fear of God
    John Bunyan · Psalms 128:1
  51. The Acceptable Sacrifice
    John Bunyan · Psalms 147:3
  52. The Principles of the Oracles of God, Part I: Lecture 1
    John Howe · Hebrews 5:12
  53. The Truth of God
    John Tillotson · Deuteronomy 32:4 · No. 140
  54. The Mercy of God
    John Tillotson · Numbers 14:18 · No. 147
  55. Of Sincerity Towards God and Man
    John Tillotson · John 1:47 · 29 July 1694 · No. 55
  56. Ecclesiastical Policy the best Policy: or Religion the Best Reaosn of State
    Robert South · 1 Kings 13:33–34 · No. 4
  57. Christian Morality, viz. Truth, Sincerity, &c
    Isaac Watts · Philippians 1:27 · No. 20
  58. On Conformity to the Will of God
    Alphonsus Liguori · John 14:31 · No. 28
  59. Ruth’s Resolution
    Jonathan Edwards · Ruth 1:16 · No. 3
  60. Ruth
    Jonathan Edwards · Ruth 1:16 · No. 3
  61. The Portion of the Righteous
    Jonathan Edwards · Romans 2:10 · No. 8
  62. The Folly of Making a Mock at Sin
    Charles Simeon · Proverbs 14:9
  63. Desire Is Nothing without Labour
    Charles Simeon · Proverbs 21:25
  64. SLOTH AND LUKEWARMNESS REPROVED.a
    Charles Simeon
  65. The Life and Character of Joash
    Charles Simeon · 2 Chronicles 24:2
  66. THE sinner's hope
    Charles Simeon · Psalms 35:3
  67. The Sluggard Reproved
    Charles Simeon · Proverbs 6:6–10
  68. THE church's fellowship WITH CHRIST
    Charles Simeon · Song of Solomon 2:1–3
  69. Evangelic and Pharisaic Righteousness Compared
    Charles Simeon · Matthew 5:20
  70. Christians Do More than Others
    Charles Simeon · Matthew 5:47
  71. Caution to Be Used in Reproving
    Charles Simeon · Matthew 7:6
  72. Paul's meekness
    Charles Simeon · 1 Corinthians 4:12
  73. Benevolence Encouraged
    Charles Simeon · Philemon 1:7
  74. Making Our Calling and Election Sure
    Charles Simeon · 2 Peter 1:10
  75. The way in which sinners cover their sins
    Asahel Nettleton · No. 29
  76. Die Bergpredigt Jesu Christi — 24. Predigt
    Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Arndt · No. 24
  77. „DE ONVERWELKELIJKE KROON.”
    Abraham Kuyper · 1 Peter 5:4
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