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. |