Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as 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 righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies 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 ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
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.
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 straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; 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 established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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 devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
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 truly are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
