Proverbs 12
1
Whoever loves instruction
loves knowledge,
But he who hates
correction is stupid.
2
A good man obtains
favor from the LORD,
But a man of wicked
intentions He will condemn.
3
A man is not established by
wickedness,
But the root of the
righteous cannot be moved.
4
An excellent[a]
wife is the crown of
her husband,
But she who causes
shame is like
rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the
righteous are right,
But the
counsels of the wicked
are deceitful.
6
The words of the wicked
are, “Lie 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 will stand.
8
A man will be commended
according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a
perverse heart will be
despised.
9
Better is the one who
is slighted but has a
servant,
Than he who honors
himself but lacks bread.
10
A righteous man
regards the life of his
animal,
But the tender mercies
of the wicked are
cruel.
11
He who tills his land will
be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows
frivolity is devoid
of understanding.[b]
12
The wicked covet the catch
of evil men,
But the root of the
righteous yields fruit.
13
The wicked is ensnared by
the transgression of his
lips,
But the righteous will
come through trouble.
14
A man will be satisfied with
good by the fruit of his
mouth,
And the recompense of
a man’s hands will be
rendered to him.
15
The way of a fool is
right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds
counsel is wise.
16
A fool’s wrath is known at
once,
But a prudent man
covers shame.
17
He who speaks truth
declares righteousness,
But a false witness,
deceit.
18
There is one who speaks like
the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the
wise promotes health.
19
The truthful lip shall be
established forever,
But a lying tongue
is but for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of
those who devise evil,
But counselors of
peace have joy.
21
No grave trouble will
overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall
be filled with evil.
22
Lying lips are an
abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal
truthfully are His
delight.
23
A prudent man conceals
knowledge,
But the heart of fools
proclaims foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent
will rule,
But the lazy man
will be put to forced labor.
25
Anxiety in the heart of man
causes depression,
But a good word makes
it glad.
26
The righteous should choose
his friends carefully,
For the way of the
wicked leads them astray.
27
The lazy man does not
roast what he took in
hunting,
But diligence is
man’s precious possession.
28
In the way of righteousness
is life,
And in its
pathway there is no
death.
Footnotes:
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Proverbs 12:4
Literally A wife of
valor
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Proverbs 12:11
Literally heart
