Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A person is commended according to his good sense, but the one who has a perverse mind is despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
14 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.
By the fruit of a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
