Proverbs 12
1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but she who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
12 A wicked man desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 A wicked man is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the actions of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise hearkens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 There is he who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy is to the counselors of peace.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 There shall no mischief happen to a righteous man, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, but those who deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be put under task work.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 Life is in the way of righteousness, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
