Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 12:2

Thursday, February 21, 2008

A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man.
— Proverbs 12:2

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Illustration of Proverbs 12:2 — A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man.

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