Proverbs 12
1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.
2 He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered to him.
15 The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 [There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
