Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.
10A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
12The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
16A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
17He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
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