| Prov. 12:1 |
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, / But he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| Prov. 12:2 |
A good man will obtain the favor of Jehovah, / But a man of [wicked] devices He will condemn. |
| Prov. 12:3 |
A man will not be established by wickedness, / But the root of the righteous will not be moved. |
| Prov. 12:4 |
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, / But she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| Prov. 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just, / [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| Prov. 12:6 |
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, / But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. |
| Prov. 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, / But the house of the righteous will stand. |
| Prov. 12:8 |
A man will be praised according to his prudence, / But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. |
| Prov. 12:9 |
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, / Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. |
| Prov. 12:10 |
A righteous man regards the life of his beast, / But the inward parts of the wicked are cruel. |
| Prov. 12:11 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, / But he who pursues worthless [things] lacks sense. |
| Prov. 12:12 |
The wicked man desires the catch of evil men, / But the root of the righteous yields [fruit.] |
| Prov. 12:13 |
In the transgression of the lips there is a snare for the evil man, / But the righteous man will come out of trouble. |
| Prov. 12:14 |
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, / And the result of man's deeds will be rendered to him. |
| Prov. 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, / But a wise man listens to counsel. |
| Prov. 12:16 |
A fool's anger is known at once, / But a prudent man conceals shame. |
| Prov. 12:17 |
He who utters truth tells forth righteousness; / But a false witness, deceit. |
| Prov. 12:18 |
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, / But the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| Prov. 12:19 |
The lip of truth shall be established forever, / But a lying tongue is only for a moment. |
| Prov. 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, / But counselors of peace have joy. |
| Prov. 12:21 |
No harm will happen to the righteous man, / But the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| Prov. 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, / But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
| Prov. 12:23 |
A prudent man conceals knowledge, / But the heart of fools proclaims folly. |
| Prov. 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent will rule, / But the slothful will be under forced labor. |
| Prov. 12:25 |
Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, / But a good word brings it joy. |
| Prov. 12:26 |
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, / But the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| Prov. 12:27 |
The slothful man does not roast his game, / But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent. |
| Prov. 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life, / And in [its] pathway there is no death. |