Proverbs 12
1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 The good obtaineth favor of the Lord; but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A good man shall obtain favour from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3 A man cannot be firmly established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous 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 worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are justice: the best counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is 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 are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are suddenly overthrown, and are no more; but the house of the righteous will endure.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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 commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed who hath a servant, than he that aimeth after honor, and lacketh bread.
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honours himself and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man careth for the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are cruelty.
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies 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 who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The wicked is covetous for the net of evil men; but [God] giveth root to the righteous.
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh out of distress.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to 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 who is wise listens to counsel.
16 The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
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 one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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 those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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 those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth [his] knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth [their] folly.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.
25 If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 On the path of righteousness there is life; and on her pathway there is immortality,
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
