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