Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof [is] brutish.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not 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, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked — 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]: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Better [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
In transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
From the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to 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, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.
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 devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
In the path of righteousness [is] life, And in the way of [that] path [is] no death!
