Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6 The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
10 The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
11 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever continually pursues leisure is most foolish. Whoever is soothed by lingering over wine leaves behind contempt in his strongholds.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.
There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
