Proverbs 12
1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 He that has found favor with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
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 prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
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 as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
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 true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; 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 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 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 dishonor in his own strong holds.
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 desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 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.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 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.
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 ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
20 [There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead 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 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
