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Proverbs 12:2

A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

Proverbs 12:2 · World English Bible

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Proverbs 12:2 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

A good man shall obtain favor from the Lord, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

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In context

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2 A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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