Proverbs 12
1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
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 worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, 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 person is commended according to his good sense, but the one who has a perverse mind is despised.
9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who 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 animal, 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 who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies 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 plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous 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. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded 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 who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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 those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind 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.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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; in its path there is no death.
