Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.6 The words of the wicked are, Lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. 13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a mans hands will be rendered to him.15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.16 A fools wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is mans precious possession.28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

PROVERBS 12

You Can't Hide //behind Evil

1  t To accept correction is wise,
to reject it is stupid.

2 The [Lord] likes everyone
who lives right,
but he punishes everyone
who makes evil plans.

3 Sin cannot offer security!
But if you live right,
you will be as secure
as a tree with deep roots.

4 A helpful wife is a jewel
for her husband,
but a shameless wife
will make his bones rot.

5 Good people have kind thoughts,
but you should never trust
the advice of someone evil.

6 Bad advice is a deadly trap,
but good advice
is like a shield.

7 Once the wicked are defeated,
they are gone forever,
but no one who obeys God
will ever be thrown down.

8 Good sense is worthy of praise,
but stupidity is a curse.

9 It's better to be ordinary
and have only one servantt
than to think you are somebody
and starve to death.

10 Good people are kind
to their animals,
but a mean person is cruel.

11 Hard working farmers have more
than enough food;
daydreamers are nothing more
than stupid fools.

12 An evil person tries to hide
behind evil;t
good people are like trees
with deep roots.

13 We trap ourselves
by telling lies,
but we stay out of trouble
by living right.

14 We are rewarded or punished
for what we say and do.

15 Fools think they know
what is best,
but a sensible person
listens to advice.

16 Losing your temper is foolish;
ignoring an insult is smart.

17 An honest person
tells the truth in court,
but a dishonest person
tells nothing but lies.

18 Sharp words cut like a sword,
but words of wisdom heal.

19 Truth will last forever;
lies are soon found out.

20 An evil mind is deceitful,
but gentle thoughts
bring happiness.

21 Good people never have trouble,
but troublemakers
have more than enough.

22 The [Lord] hates every liar,
but he is the friend of all
who can be trusted.

23 Be sensible and don't tell
everything you know—
only fools spread
foolishness everywhere.

24 Work hard, and you
will be a leader;
be lazy, and you
will end up a slave.

25 Worry is a heavy burden,
but a kind word
always brings cheer.

26 You are better off to do right,
than to lose your way
by doing wrong.t

27 Anyone too lazy to cook
will starve,
but a hard worker
is a valuable treasure.t

28 Living right is a pathway
that leads to life
and away from death.