12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof acts stupidly. |
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 establish himself by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not move. |
12:4 An excellent wife resembles a crown to her husband, But she who shames him resembles rottenness in his bones. |
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous remain just, But the counsels of the wicked deceive. |
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. |
12:7 God overthrows the wicked and they exist no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. |
12:8 A man will receive praise according to his insight,But one of perverse mind will receive scorn. |
12:9 Of more value seems one who esteems himself lightly 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 seems 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 ensnares himself by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. |
12:14 A man will receive satisfaction 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 appears right in his own eyes, But a wise man listens to counsel. |
12:16 A fool displays his anger at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. |
12:17 He who speaks truth tells the right thing, But a false witness, deceit. |
12:18 One speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
12:19 Truthful lips will find permanence, But a lying tongue lasts only for a moment. |
12:20 Deceit resides in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked become filled with trouble. |
12:22 The Lord considers lying lips an abomination, But regards those who deal faithfully as 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 end up in forced labor. |
12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
12:26 The righteous guides his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
12:27 A lazy man does not roast his prey, |
12:28 The way of righteousness leads to life, And its pathway does not lead to death. |