Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid.
He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown, but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for a chance to kill, but the words of the upright keep them safe.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, but the house of the righteous person will stand.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A person is praised by how much wisdom he has, but the one who makes perverse choices is despised.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better to have an unimportant position—only being a servant— than to brag about your importance but have no food.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
12 The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, just as the work of his hands rewards him.
By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 A fool shows his anger at once, but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, but joy comes to the advisors of peace.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No ill comes on the righteous person, but wicked people are filled with difficulties.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Yahweh hates lying lips, but those who live faithfully are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 Those who walk in the right way find life and in its path there is no death.
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
