Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid.
He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans 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 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 men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, but the house of the righteous person will stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A person is praised by how much wisdom he has, but the one who makes perverse choices is despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better to have an unimportant position—only being a servant— than to brag about your importance but have no food.
Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies 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 who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves.
The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
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 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 a wise man listens to advice.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16 A fool shows his anger at once, but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.
He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
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 who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; 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 established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
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 those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21 No ill comes on the righteous person, but wicked people are filled with difficulties.
No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22 Yahweh hates lying lips, but those who live faithfully are his delight.
False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, 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 Lazy people would not roast their own game, but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28 Those who walk in the right way find life and in its path there is no death.
In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
