Proverbs 12
1 If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 Wickedness doesn't provide security, but those who live right are deeply rooted and cannot be moved.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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 she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are like a violent ambush, but those of honest people save them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 People are appreciated for talking sense, but those with perverted minds are despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.
Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
14 What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.
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 Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18 Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 The path of right leads to life, it doesn't lead to death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
