Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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 she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 12
1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,s
but the one who hates reproof is stupid.s
2 A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lordt condemns a person with wicked schemes.t
3 No onet can be establishedt through wickedness,
but a righteous roott cannot be moved.
4 A noble wifet is the crowns of her husband,
but the wifet who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.s
5 The planst of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.s
6 The words of the wicked lie in waitt to shed innocent blood,t
but the wordst of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrowns and perish,t
but the righteous householdt will stand.
8 A persont is praised in accordance witht his wisdom,
but the one who has a twisted mindt is despised.
9 Better is a person of humble standingt who nevertheless has a servant,t
than one who pretends to be somebody importantts yet has no food.
10 A righteous person cares fort the life of his animal,
but even the most compassionate actst of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who workss his field will have plentyt of food,
but whoever chases daydreamst lacks wisdom.t
12 The wicked person desires a stronghold,t
but the righteous roott endures.s
13 The evil person is ensnaredst by the transgression of his speech,t
but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.s
14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,t
and the work of his handst will be rendered tos him.
15 The way of a fools is rights in his own opinion,t
but the one who listens to advice is wise.t
16 A fool’s annoyancet is known at once,ts
but the prudentt overlookst an insult.
17 The faithful witnesst tells what is right,t
but a false witnesst speakst deceit.
18 Speaking recklesslyts is like the thrusts of a sword,
but the wordst of the wise bringt healing.s
19 The one who tells the trutht will endure forever,
but the one who liest will last only for a moment.t
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,s
but those who promote peacet have joy.
21 The righteous do not encountert any harm,t
but the wicked are filled with calamity.t
22 The Lordt abhors a person who lies,t
but those who deal truthfullyt are his delight.s
23 The shrewd personts concealss knowledge,
but foolish peoplet publicize folly.s
24 The diligentt persont will rule,
but the slothfult will become a slave.t
25 Anxietyt in a person’s heartt weighs him down,t
but an encouragingt word brings him joy.t
26 The righteous person is cautious in his friendship,t
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy person does not roastst his prey,
but personal possessionst are precious to the diligent.
28 In the path of righteousness there is life,
but another path leads to death.st