Proverbs 11:12

11:12 The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom,

but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

Proverbs 12:2

12:2 A good person obtains favor from the Lord,

but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

Proverbs 14:17

14:17 A person who has a quick temper does foolish things,

and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

Proverbs 15:21

15:21 Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense,

but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Proverbs 16:14

16:14 A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death,

but a wise person appeases it.

Proverbs 20:5

20:5 Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water,

but an understanding person draws it out.

Proverbs 21:28

21:28 A lying witness will perish,

but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

Proverbs 24:5

24:5 A wise warrior is strong,

and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Proverbs 27:17

27:17 As iron sharpens iron,

so a person sharpens his friend.

Proverbs 27:21

27:21 As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold,

so a person is proved by the praise he receives.

Proverbs 29:4

29:4 A king brings stability to a land by justice,

but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

Proverbs 29:13

29:13 The poor person and the oppressor have this in common:

the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.