Proverbs 12

1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.

He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.

2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.

The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.

3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: 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 that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in 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 wicked are deceitful.

The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

7 Turn the wicked, and they shall 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 shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.

10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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 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 wicked is the fortification of evil men: 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 ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of 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 shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid 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 a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.

17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth 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 them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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 they that deal faithfully please him.

False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.

24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but 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 that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be 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 is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.