Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
The good obtaineth favor of the Lord; but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
A man cannot be firmly established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame [on him].
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are justice: the best counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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 are of lying in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are suddenly overthrown, and are no more; but the house of the righteous will endure.
8 A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
In accordance with his intelligence is a man praised; but he that is perverse of heart will come to be despised.
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 he that is lightly esteemed who hath a servant, than he that aimeth after honor, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man careth for the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are cruelty.
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 ground will be satisfied with bread; but he that runneth after idle persons is void of sense.
12 The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
The wicked is covetous for the net of evil men; but [God] giveth root to the righteous.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh 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.
From the fruit of his mouth will a man be satisfied with what is good; and the recompense of a man's hands will be brought back unto 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 straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
17 He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
There is some one that useth words [which are] like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
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 those that contrive evil; but for the counsellors of peace there is joy.
21 There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness [obtain] his favor.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth [his] knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth [their] folly.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.
25 Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.
26 The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
The indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
On the path of righteousness there is life; and on her pathway there is immortality,
