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Mishle 12:5-11 Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

5. The thoughts of the tzaddikim are right, but the tachbulot (guidance) of the resha'im are mirmah (deceitful).

6. The devarim of the resha'im are to lie in wait for dahm, but the peh (mouth) of the yesharim (upright ones) shall deliver them.

7. The resha'im are overthrown, and are no more, but the bais tzaddikim shall stand.

8. An ish shall be commended according to his seichel, but he that is of a perverse mind shall be despised.

9. He that is lightly esteemed, and hath an eved, is better than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh lechem.

10. A tzaddik regardeth the nefesh (life) of his behemah (beast), but the compassion of the reshaim is cruel.

11. He that worketh his adamah shall be satisfied with lechem, but he that chaseth after worthless persons is devoid of lev [of understanding].

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