Proverbs 12

Chapter 12

1 To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.2 The LORD approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.3 Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.7 The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.10 The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.11 A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.14 Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.19 Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.22 The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.24 Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.25 Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.26 The godly give good advice to their friends;t
the wicked lead them astray.27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.28 The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.

Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.

2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord condemns a crafty man.

3 A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.

7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous stands firm.

8 A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but men with warped minds are despised.

9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

11 He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.

12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.

14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

15 The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.

16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.

18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.

21 No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.

25 An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The lazy man does not roast his game,
but the diligent man prizes his possessions.

28 In the way of righteousness there is life;
along that path is immortality.