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Text -- Proverbs 12:18-28 (NET)
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12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword , but the words of the wise bring healing .
12:19 The one who tells the truth will endure forever , but the one who lies will last only for a moment .
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil , but those who promote peace have joy .
12:21 The righteous do not encounter any harm , but the wicked are filled with calamity .
12:22 The Lord abhors a person who lies , but those who deal truthfully are his delight .
12:23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge , but foolish people publicize folly .
12:24 The diligent person will rule , but the slothful will become a slave .
12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down , but an encouraging word brings him joy .
12:26 The righteous person is cautious in his friendship , but the way of the wicked leads them astray .
12:27 The lazy person does not roast his prey , but personal possessions are precious to the diligent .
12:28 In the path of righteousness there is life , but another path leads to death .
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NET Notes -> Pro 12:18; Pro 12:18; Pro 12:18; Pro 12:18; Pro 12:19; Pro 12:19; Pro 12:19; Pro 12:20; Pro 12:20; Pro 12:21; Pro 12:21; Pro 12:21; Pro 12:22; Pro 12:22; Pro 12:22; Pro 12:22; Pro 12:23; Pro 12:23; Pro 12:23; Pro 12:23; Pro 12:23; Pro 12:24; Pro 12:24; Pro 12:24; Pro 12:24; Pro 12:25; Pro 12:25; Pro 12:25; Pro 12:25; Pro 12:25; Pro 12:26; Pro 12:27; Pro 12:27; Pro 12:27; Pro 12:28; Pro 12:28
NET Notes: Pro 12:18 Healing is a metonymy of effect. Healing words are the opposite of the cutting, irresponsible words. What the wise say is faithful and true, gentle an...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:19 Heb “while I would twinkle.” This expression is an idiom meaning “only for a moment.” The twinkling of the eye, the slightest ...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:20 Heb “those who are counselors of peace.” The term שָׁלוֹם (shalom, “peace”) is an ob...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:22 The contrast between “delight/pleasure” and “abomination” is emphatic. What pleases the Lord is acting truthfully or faithfull...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:23 The noun אִוֶּלֶת (’ivvelet, “foolishness; folly”) is the antithesis of perception a...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:24 Heb “will be for slave labor.” The term מַס (mas, “slave labor”) refers to a person forced into labor from s...
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NET Notes: Pro 12:26 The line has several possible translations: (1) The verb יָתֵר (yater) can mean “to spy out; to examine,” wh...
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