12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2  A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

12:3  A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

12:4  An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames {him} is like rottenness in his bones.

12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are just, {But} the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

12:6  The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

12:7  The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

12:8  A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

12:9  Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

12:10  A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But {even} the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

12:11  He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless {things} lacks sense.

12:12  The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}

12:13  An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

12:14  A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

12:16  A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

12:17  He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

12:18  There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

12:19  Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

12:21  No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

12:22  Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

12:23  A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

12:24  The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.

12:25  Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

12:26  The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27  A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man {is} diligence.

12:28  In the way of righteousness is life, And in {its} pathway there is no death.