【Proverbs】Chapter 12 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

12:1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2 The good man wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer is condemned by him.

12:3 No man is built up by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed.

12:4 A worthy wife is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.

12:5 The plans of the just are legitimate; the designs of the wicked are deceitful.

12:6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them.

12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the just stands firm.

12:8 According to his good sense a man is praised, but one with a warped mind is despised.

12:9 Better a lowly man who supports himself than one of assumed importance who lacks bread.

12:10 The just man takes care of his beast, but the heart of the wicked is merciless.

12:11 He who tills his own land has food in plenty, but he who follows idle pursuits is a fool.

12:12 The stronghold of evil men will be demolished, but the root of the just is enduring.

12:13 In the sin of his lips the evil man is ensnared, but the just comes free of trouble.

12:14 From the fruit of his words a man has his fill of good things, and the work of his hands comes back to reward him.

12:15 The way of the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.

12:16 The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult.

12:17 He tells the truth who states what he is sure of, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.

12:18 The prating of some men is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.

12:20 Deceit is in the hands of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.

12:21 No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.

12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who are truthful are his delight.

12:23 A shrewd man conceals his knowledge, but the hearts of fools gush forth folly.

12:24 The diligent hand will govern, but the slothful will be enslaved.

12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart depresses it, but a kindly word makes it glad.

12:26 The just man surpasses his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27 The slothful man catches not his prey, but the wealth of the diligent man is great.

12:28 In the path of justice there is life, but the abominable way leads to death.

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