Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay 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 plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to 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 speech of the upright rescues 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 perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
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 animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
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 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns 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 a wise man listens 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 anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only 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 hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
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 cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
