Proverbs 12

1 He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.

2 The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.

A good man obtains 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 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 she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.

He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.

10 The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.

He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 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.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.

17 He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.

He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.

A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.

Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.

27 The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.

In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.