Proverbs 12
12
1Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge.
Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.
2The Lord blesses anyone who does good.
But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.
3No one can become strong and steady by doing evil.
But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.
4An excellent woman is her husband’s crown.
But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.
5The plans of godly people are right.
But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.
6The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.
7Sinners are destroyed and taken away.
But the houses of godly people stand firm.
8A person is praised for how wise they are.
But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.
9Being nobody and having a servant
is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.
10Those who do what is right take good care of their animals.
But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.
11Those who farm their land will have plenty of food.
But those who chase dreams have no sense.
12Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while.
But those who do what is right last forever.
13Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.
But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.
14Many good things come from what people say.
And the work of their hands rewards them.
15The way of foolish people seems right to them.
But those who are wise listen to advice.
16Foolish people are easily upset.
But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
17An honest witness tells the truth.
But a dishonest witness tells lies.
18The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
But the tongue of wise people brings healing.
19Truthful words last forever.
But lies last for only a moment.
20There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.
But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.
21No harm comes to godly people.
But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.
22The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.
But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.
23Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.
But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.
24Hands that work hard will rule.
But people who are lazy will be forced to work.
25Worry makes the heart heavy.
But a kind word cheers it up.
26Godly people are careful about the friends they choose.
But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.
27Lazy people do not even cook what they catch.
But those who work hard eat their fill of what is hunted.
28There is life in doing what is right.
Along that path you will never die.
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Proverbs 12
12
1Whoever loves discipline loves to learn,
but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
2A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
3A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness,
and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.
4A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband,
but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.
5The thoughts of righteous people are fair.
The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
6The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words #12:6 Or “mouths.” of decent people rescue.
7Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more,
but the families of righteous people continue to stand.
8A person will be praised based on his insight,
but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
9Better to be unimportant and have a slave
than to act important and have nothing to eat.
10A righteous person cares ⌞even⌟ about the life of his animals,
but the compassion of wicked people is ⌞nothing but⌟ cruelty.
11Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat,
but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
12A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people,
but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.
13An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
15A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
19The word of truth lasts forever,
but lies last only a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
22Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
23A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
24Hard-working hands gain control,
but lazy hands do slave labor.
25A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
26A righteous person looks out for his neighbor,
but the path of wicked people leads others astray.
27A lazy hunter does not catch his prey,
but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.
28Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness.
Eternal death is not along its path.
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