Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
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 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to 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 speech of the upright rescues 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 perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; 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 will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart 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 demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
The righteous man careth for 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 who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; 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 dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns 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 a wise man listens 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 anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is who babbleth like the piercing 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 the tongue of falsehood, 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 those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who 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 his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their 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.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; 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 roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
