Proverbs 12
1 He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 A good man getteth fauour of the Lord: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.
He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man cannot be established by wickednesse: but the roote of the righteous shall not be mooued.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption 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 thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: 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 shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.
The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9 He that is despised, and is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked are cruell.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.
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 wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.
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 shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto 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 foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue 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 deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 Life is in the way of righteousnesse, and in that path way there is no death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
