Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Jehovah, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
The good obtaineth favor of the Lord; but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A man cannot be firmly established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will 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 as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame [on him].
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are justice: the best counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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 are of lying in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are suddenly overthrown, and are no more; but the house of the righteous will endure.
8 A person is commended according to his good sense, but the one who has a perverse mind is despised.
In accordance with his intelligence is a man praised; but he that is perverse of heart will come to 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 is lightly esteemed who hath a servant, than he that aimeth after honor, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man careth for the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are cruelty.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
He that tilleth his ground will be satisfied with bread; but he that runneth after idle persons is void of sense.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
The wicked is covetous for the net of evil men; but [God] giveth root to the righteous.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh out of distress.
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.
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.
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 straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; 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 some one that useth words [which are] like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
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 that contrive evil; but for the counsellors of peace there is joy.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, but those who do the truth are his delight.
An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness [obtain] his favor.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth [his] knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth [their] folly.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The righteous is more excellent than 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 indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
On the path of righteousness there is life; and on her pathway there is immortality,
