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.