12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
12:2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. |
12:3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. |
12:4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous. |
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men. |
12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
12:8 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised. |
12:9 Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread. |
12:10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense. |
12:12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm. |
12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. |
12:14 From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. |
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. |
12:16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult. |
12:17 He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. |
12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
12:19 Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy. |
12:21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
12:23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly. |
12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. |
12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. |
12:26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
12:27 A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. |
12:28 In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death. |