Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.

2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A good man obtains favor 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.

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

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

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.

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.

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

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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 doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.

17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

There is that speaks 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.

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 devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

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.

A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

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

25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

The slothful man roasts 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.

In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.