Proverbs 12
12
1To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
2The Lord approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
7The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
8A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
10The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
11A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
14Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
15Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
25Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
26The godly give good advice to their friends;#12:26 Or The godly are cautious in friendship; or The godly are freed from evil. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
the wicked lead them astray.
27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
28The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
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Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
26A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,
but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.
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