Proverbs 12

1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.

Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.

A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.

3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

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

4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.

A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

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

9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

A righteous man is concerned for 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 pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

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

13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense 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 is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

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

16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

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 think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

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

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

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

26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.