Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
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 men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth 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 are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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.
He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape 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 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 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 he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18 He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
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 who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
