Proverbs 12
1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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 who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs 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 men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies 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 who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 A wicked man desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 A wicked man is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
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 a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto 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 hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is he who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; 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 established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
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 those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 There shall no mischief happen to a righteous man, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, but those who deal truly are his delight.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be put under task work.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 Life is in the way of righteousness, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
