Proverbs 12
1 A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 No man will make himself safe through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs 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 men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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 he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies 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 who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
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 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 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 hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
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 who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; 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 established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
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 those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
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 diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
