Proverbs 12
1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a 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 just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
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 the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels 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 pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
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.
12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
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 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.
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 counsels.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: 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 steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: 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 the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive 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 deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
