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General Information:
Chapter 12 continues the section of the book (Chapter 10-22) which is attributed to Solomon and is filled mainly with short, individual proverbs. Verses 1-15 contrast wisdom and foolishness. There are individual proverbs that run along common themes, often using contrasting elements: wise/foolish, money, lazy/diligent, truth telling, wicked/righteous, sluggard, pride/humility and integrity/crookedness.
Whoever
"Any person who"
the one who hates correction
"the person who does not want to be told what to do"
is stupid
"is foolish" or "is unwise"