Proverbs 12
12
1Whoever loves discipline loves to learn,
but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
2A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
3A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness,
and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.
4A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband,
but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.
5The thoughts of righteous people are fair.
The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
6The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words #12:6 Or “mouths.” of decent people rescue.
7Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more,
but the families of righteous people continue to stand.
8A person will be praised based on his insight,
but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
9Better to be unimportant and have a slave
than to act important and have nothing to eat.
10A righteous person cares ⌞even⌟ about the life of his animals,
but the compassion of wicked people is ⌞nothing but⌟ cruelty.
11Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat,
but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
12A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people,
but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.
13An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
15A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
19The word of truth lasts forever,
but lies last only a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
22Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
23A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
24Hard-working hands gain control,
but lazy hands do slave labor.
25A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
26A righteous person looks out for his neighbor,
but the path of wicked people leads others astray.
27A lazy hunter does not catch his prey,
but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.
28Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness.
Eternal death is not along its path.
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Proverbs 12
12
1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
2A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3A man is not established by wickedness,
But the #(Prov. 10:25)root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4#Prov. 31:23; 1 Cor. 11:7An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is #Prov. 14:30; Hab. 3:16like rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6#Prov. 1:11, 18The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
#Prov. 14:3But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7#Ps. 37:35–37; Prov. 11:21; Matt. 7:24–27The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
#1 Sam. 25:17; Prov. 18:3But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9#Prov. 13:7Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10#Deut. 25:4A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11#Gen. 3:19He who tills his land will be satisfied with #Prov. 28:19bread,
But he who follows frivolity #Prov. 6:32is devoid of understanding.
12The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13#Prov. 18:7The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
#(2 Pet. 2:9)But the righteous will come through trouble.
14#Prov. 13:2; 15:23; 18:20A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
#Job 34:11; Prov. 1:31; 24:12; (Is. 3:10, 11); Hos. 4:9And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
15#Prov. 3:7; Luke 18:11The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16#Prov. 11:13; 29:11A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
17#Prov. 14:5He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18#Ps. 57:4; Prov. 4:22; 15:4There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19The truthful lip shall be established forever,
#(Ps. 52:4, 5); Prov. 19:9But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21#Ps. 91:10; Prov. 1:33; 1 Pet. 3:13No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22#Prov. 6:17; 11:20; Rev. 22:15Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23#Prov. 13:16A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24#Prov. 10:4The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
25#Prov. 15:13Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But #Is. 50:4a good word makes it glad.
26The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
28In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
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