Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 The slothful man does not roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
