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Proverbs 12:5

The thoughtes of the ryghteous are ryght: but the imaginations of the vngodly are deceptfull.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

In Context

4A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones.

6The talkyng of the vngodly is howe they may lay wayte for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer the.

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:23The desire of the ryghteous is acceptable: but the hope of the vngodly is indignation.

Proverbs 24:9The wicked thought of the foolishe is sinne: and the scornefull is an abhomination vnto men.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:5

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Note, 1. He that is blessed with a good wife is as happy as if he were upon the throne, for she is no less than a crown to him. A virtuous woman, that is pious and prudent, ingenious and industrious, that is active for the good of her family and looks well to the ways of her household, that makes conscience of her duty in every relation, a woman of spirit, that can bear crosses without disturbance, such a one… Read the whole commentary →

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