Proverbs 12
1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2 He that has found favor with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
The wicked are overthrown, and 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 according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
9 Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, 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 tender mercies 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 ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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.
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
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 shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto 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 straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; 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 established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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 devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
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 truly are His delight.
23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it 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.
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
