s, frameth a lying tongue.

12:20. Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy
followeth them that take counsels of peace.

12:21. Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but
the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal
faithfully, please him.

12:23. A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools
publisheth folly.

12:24. The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is
slothful shall be under tribute.

12:25. Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good
word he shall be made glad.

12:26. He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but
the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

12:27. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a
just man shall be precious gold.

12:28. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.

Proverbs Chapter 13

13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a
scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.

13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good
things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no
guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

13:4. The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that
work, shall be made fat.

13:5. The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and
shall be confounded.

13:6. Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness
overthroweth the sinner.

13:7. One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it
were poor, when he hath great riches.

13:8. The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor,
beareth not reprehension.

13:9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall
be put out.

13:10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do
all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

13:11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by
little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.

13:12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh,
is a tree of life.

13:13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time
to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace.
Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew
mercy.

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