Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A good man shall obtain favor from Adonai, but he will condemn as guilty a man of wicked devices.
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 ethical wickedness, but the root of the upright shall not be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the upright are mishpat ·just·, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues 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 upright shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A upright man respects the life of his animal, but the tender rachamim ·merciful loves· of the wicked is cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the upright flourishes.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
An evil man is trapped by rebellious breach of relationship of lips, but the upright shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
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.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise sh'ma ·hears obeys· counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No vain striving of iniquity shall happen to the upright, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
A upright person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.
The slothful man does not roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
