Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
