Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid.
He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown, but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for a chance to kill, but the words of the upright keep them safe.
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, but the house of the righteous person will stand.
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8 A person is praised by how much wisdom he has, but the one who makes perverse choices is despised.
The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9 Better to have an unimportant position—only being a servant— than to brag about your importance but have no food.
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense.
He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
12 The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves.
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13 An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, just as the work of his hands rewards him.
The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16 A fool shows his anger at once, but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19 Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, but joy comes to the advisors of peace.
[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21 No ill comes on the righteous person, but wicked people are filled with difficulties.
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22 Yahweh hates lying lips, but those who live faithfully are his delight.
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
28 Those who walk in the right way find life and in its path there is no death.
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
