Proverbs 12
1 If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 Wickedness doesn't provide security, but those who live right are deeply rooted and cannot be moved.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot 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 Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 The words of the wicked are like a violent ambush, but those of honest people save them.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 People are appreciated for talking sense, but those with perverted minds are 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 to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
10 Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
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 Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape 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 What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.
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 Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 The path of right leads to life, it doesn't lead to death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
