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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Proverbs 12
12
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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