Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

1 ¶ Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.

2 ¶ A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3 ¶ A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 ¶ A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.

5 ¶ The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.

6 ¶ The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 ¶ The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 ¶ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 ¶ [He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 ¶ A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

11 ¶ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

12 ¶ The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

13 ¶ The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 ¶ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 ¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

16 ¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

17 ¶ [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 ¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

19 ¶ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

20 ¶ Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

21 ¶ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 ¶ Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 ¶ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 ¶ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26 ¶ The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 ¶ The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

28 ¶ In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

1 He that loveth to be punished shall be wise: but he that loveth to be unpunished shall be a fool.

2 He that is pious receiveth comfort from the LORD: but a reprobate condemneth himself.

3 An ungodly man shall not prosper: but the root of the righteous shall abide.

4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: but an un-diligent woman is a pus in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are upright: but the devices of the wicked are deceitfulness.

6 The preaching of the wicked maketh bloodshed: but the mouth of the upright delivereth.

7 The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall be no more: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 The counsel of a wise man is praised: but the wiles are put to shame.

9 He that is little, and waiteth for his own, is better than he that is great, who lacketh bread.

10 The righteous have mercy on their cattle: but the heart of the wicked is unmerciful.

11 He that tilleth his field shall have bread in abundance: but he that followeth after vain things is a fool.

12 The pleasure of the wicked is to do hurt: but the root of the righteous shall bring forth fruit.

13 The wicked is taken in his own false words: but the righteous escapeth from fear.

14 Much good cometh by the fruit of the mouth: and a man is recompensed according to the merit of his hands.

15 A fool's way is pleasing: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool showeth his wrath quickly: but he that bringeth shame is witty.

17 He that is true speaketh freely what is right: but a false witness deceiveth.

18 He that goeth forth carelessly stingeth as a sword: but the tongue of the wise is healing.

19 A true mouth endureth for ever: but a false tongue endureth not long.

20 They that counsel evil deceive: but they that counsel peace make glad.

21 There shall be no hurt to the righteous: but the wicked shall be full of trouble.

22 False mouths are an abomination unto the LORD: but they that do faithfully please him.

23 A man of wit pretendeth not wisdom: but the heart of fools calleth out his foolishness.

24 The diligent hand shall rule: but he that is lax shall bear interest.

25 Care in the heart grieveth; but a kind word rejoiceth.

26 The righteous is better than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked deceiveth them.

27 A slack man's trade profiteth him not: but an industrious man shall be rich.

28 In the right way is life, and in the path that is made straight there is no death.