Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.

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

2 A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

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

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.

Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.

A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

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

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

8 A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.

A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.

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

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

11 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

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.

12 The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.

For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

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.

15 The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

16 A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.

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

17 He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

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

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.

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

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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

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

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

25 Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.

Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

26 The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

27 The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.

The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.