Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 The good obtaineth favor 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 cannot be firmly established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will not 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 as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame [on him].
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 justice: the best 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 of lying in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are suddenly overthrown, and are no more; but the house of the righteous will endure.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 In accordance with his intelligence is a man praised; but he that is perverse of heart will come to 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 who hath a servant, than he that aimeth after honor, and lacketh bread.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 A righteous man careth for the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are cruelty.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his ground will be satisfied with bread; but he that runneth after idle persons is void of sense.
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 is covetous for the net of evil men; but [God] giveth root to the righteous.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh out of distress.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 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.
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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 He that uttereth truth announceth 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 some one that useth words [which are] like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.
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 will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
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 those that contrive evil; but for the counsellors of peace there is joy.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness [obtain] his favor.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A prudent man concealeth [his] knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth [their] folly.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.
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 more excellent than his neighbor; 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 indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 On the path of righteousness there is life; and on her pathway there is immortality,
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
