Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
He that has found favor with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
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 ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
10 A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
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 dishonor in his own strong holds.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
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.
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.
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.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
