Proverbs 12
AOSNProverbs 12:4
In other parts of Proverbs, a crown represents:
Wealth (Proverbs 14:24)
Long life (Proverbs 16:31)
Grandchildren (17:6)
decay (literally rot): A disgraceful wife is a serious and life-threatening issue.
Proverbs 12:7
The wicked may succeed for a short time, but they do not endure. The family of the righteous remains strong for generations.
Proverbs 12:8
Being sensible means thinking about the consequences before acting. A warped mind acts without thinking.
Proverbs 12:9
What is real matters more than how things look.
Proverbs 12:11
This proverb is repeated with a different ending in Proverbs 28:19.
Proverbs 12:12
Thieves can become violent at any time due to their instability. In contrast, godly people are well-grounded, and their relationships remain stable even in tough times.
Proverbs 12:15
Fools do not understand what wise people know: listening is the key to learning.
Proverbs 12:16
Staying calm helps a wise person think clearly and avoid actions that might start a fight.
Proverbs 12:17
This proverb's message is also in Proverbs 14:5.
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