Proverbs 12
- 1
The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
- 2
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
- 3
No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.
- 4
A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
- 5
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
- 6
The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
- 7
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.
- 8
A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.
- 9
Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
- 10
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
- 11
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
- 12
The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.
- 13
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
- 14
A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
- 15
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
- 16
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
- 17
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- 18
Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
- 19
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
- 20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
- 21
No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.
- 22
The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
- 23
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
- 24
The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
- 25
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.
- 26
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- 27
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
- 28
In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.