Proverbs 12
1 Those who want to know [what is right to do] want to be (disciplined/corrected) when they do what is wrong; it is foolish to not want to be (corrected/told that what you did is wrong).
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 Yahweh is pleased with good people, but he condemns those who plan to harm [others].
He that has found favor with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 People do not become secure/safe by doing what is wicked; righteous [people] will be very safe and secure [LIT] like [MET] a tree that has deep roots.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A good wife is one who causes her husband to be greatly honored, but a wife who does things that cause her husband to be ashamed [will destroy him] like [SIM] cancer [destroys] his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 What righteous [people] want to do is [to treat people] fairly; what wicked [people] want to do is to deceive people.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 What wicked [people] say is like a trap [MET] that kills [MTY] people [who pass by], but what righteous [people] say [MTY] rescues those whom [wicked people threaten to harm].
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 Wicked [people] will die [before they become old and we will see] them no more, but righteous people will live [for many years] and have many descendants.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 [People will] praise those who have good sense, but [people will] despise those (who are always thinking about doing evil things/whose thinking is twisted).
The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9 It is better to be a humble/ordinary person who has only one servant than to think that you are very important while you have nothing to eat.
Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
10 Righteous people take care of their domestic animals, but wicked people act cruelly [toward their animals].
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 Farmers who work hard in their fields will [produce good crops] that will give them plenty to eat, but those who waste their time working on worthless projects are foolish.
He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonor in his own strong holds.
12 Wicked [people] desire to take away what [other] evil people have, but [Yahweh] enables righteous/godly [people] to be steadfast and productive [MET].
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 Evil people are trapped by the evil things that they say [MTY], but righteous [people] escape from trouble.
For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
14 People are rewarded for [the good things] that they say [to others], and people are [also] rewarded for the good work that they do [MTY].
The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
15 Foolish people [always] think that what they are doing is right; wise people heed [other people when they give them good] advice.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 Foolish people quickly become angry when someone does something that they don’t like; but those who have good sense ignore it when others insult them.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 [In the courtroom], honest people say what is true, but untruthful/dishonest people tell [nothing but] lies.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 What some people say [hurts people badly], as much as [SIM] a sword can; but what wise [people] say (heals [others’ souls]/comforts others).
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 When people tell [MTY] lies, others soon realize that what they said is not true [IDM]; but when people say what is true, others will remember that forever.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 Those who plan to do what is evil are always wanting to deceive [others], but things will go well for those who plan [to do] good things.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 Bad things [usually] [HYP] do not happen to righteous [people], but wicked [people] always have troubles.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 Yahweh detests those [MTY] who tell lies, but he is delighted with those who faithfully do what they promise that they will do.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 Those with good sense do not reveal [all] that they know; foolish people show [clearly] by what they say that they (are ignorant/have not learned much).
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 Those [SYN] who work hard become rulers [of others]; those who are lazy become slaves [of others.]
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 When people are anxious/worried, they become depressed/dejected, but when others speak kindly to them, it causes them to be cheerful again.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 Godly/Righteous people try to [give good advice to] their friends (OR, try to make friends with others), but the manner in which wicked [people] live misleads their friends.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 Lazy people do not even [cook the meat of] the animals that they catch/kill, but those who work hard will acquire (OR, are like) a valuable treasure.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 Those who (live righteously/continually do what is right) are [walking] on the road to a long life; (it is not a road to death/they will not die when they are still young).
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
