12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
12:2 The good man receives grace from the LORD, but He will condemn a man of wicked devices. |
12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
12:4 A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit. |
12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are gone, but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
12:8 A man shall be praised according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
12:9 Better is he who is despised and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread. |
12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
12:11 He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. |
12:12 The wicked desires the spoils of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. |
12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble. |
12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the reward of a man's hands shall be given to him. |
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise. |
12:16 A fool's wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covers shame. |
12:17 He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. |
12:18 There are those who speak like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. |
12:19 The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to counselors of peace there is joy. |
12:21 There shall no harm befall the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with trouble. |
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truly are His delight. |
12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools pours out foolishness. |
12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the lazy shall be under tribute. |
12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad. |
12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them. |
12:27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious. |
12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in that pathway there is no death. |