Proverbs 12
1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof [is] brutish.
2 He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not 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, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.
5 The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked — deceit.
6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked [are]: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
8 The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
Better [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the 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.
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
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.
In transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
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.
From the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth 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, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.
18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.
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 devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him 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 searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth 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 path of righteousness [is] life, And in the way of [that] path [is] no death!
