12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
12:2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
12:3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
12:7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
12:8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.
12:9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
12:10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
12:11 He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12:12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
12:13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
12:14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
12:16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
12:17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
12:20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
12:24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
12:26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27 The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
12:28 In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, / But he who hates reproof is stupid.
12:2 A good man will obtain the favor of Jehovah, / But a man of wicked devices He will condemn.
12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, / But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
12:4 A worthy woman 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, / But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, / But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, / But the house of the righteous will stand.
12:8 A man will be praised according to his prudence, / But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, / Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast, / But the inward parts of the wicked are 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 catch of evil men, / But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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.
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.
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, / But a wise man listens to counsel.
12:16 A fool s anger is known at once, / But a prudent man conceals shame.
12:17 He who utters truth tells forth righteousness; / But a false witness, deceit.
12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, / But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:19 The lip of truth shall be established forever, / But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, / But counselors of peace have joy.
12:21 No harm will happen to the righteous man, / But the wicked are filled with trouble.
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah, / But those who deal faithfully are 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 slothful will be under forced labor.
12:25 Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, / But a good word brings it joy.
12:26 The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, / But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27 The slothful man does not roast his game, / But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, / And in its pathway there is no death.