Proverbs 12:16-26

Proverbs 12:16-26

[16] A fool's  wrath  is presently  known:  but a prudent  man covereth  shame.  [17] He that speaketh  truth  sheweth forth  righteousness:  but a false  witness  deceit.  [18] There is  that speaketh  like the piercings  of a sword:  but the tongue  of the wise  is health.  [19] The lip  of truth  shall be established  for ever:  but a lying  tongue  [20] Deceit  is in the heart  of them that imagine  evil:  but to the counsellors  of peace  is joy.  [21] There shall no evil  happen  to the just:  but the wicked  shall be filled  with mischief.  [22] Lying  lips  are abomination  to the LORD:  but they that deal  truly  are his delight.  [23] A prudent  man  concealeth  knowledge:  but the heart  of fools  proclaimeth  foolishness.  [24] The hand  of the diligent  shall bear rule:  but the slothful  shall be under tribute.  [25] Heaviness  in the heart  of man  maketh it stoop:  but a good  word  maketh it glad.  [26] The righteous  is more excellent  than his neighbour:  but the way  of the wicked  seduceth