Proverbs 12
1 A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 No man will make himself safe through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved.
Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease 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 purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
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 resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
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 the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
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 heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
