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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Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 12
12
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2The good obtains favour from יהוה, But the man of wicked devices He declares wrong.
3A man is not established by wrongness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A capable wife is the crown of her husband, But one causing shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right-ruling, The counsels of the wrong are deceit.
6The words of the wrong are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the straight delivers them.
7The wrong are overthrown, And are no more, But the house of the righteous stands.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, But the perverted of heart becomes despised.
9Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant, Than the highly esteemed who lacks bread.
10The righteous regards the life of his beast, But the compassion of the wrong is cruelty.
11He who tills his land is satisfied with bread, But he who pursues vanities is lacking heart.
12The wrong shall covet the catch of evil-doers, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare, But the righteous gets out of distress.
14From the fruit of his mouth one is filled with good, And the work of a man’s hands is given back to him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who listens to advice is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a clever one covers shame.
17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
18Rash speaking is like piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is healing.
19The lip of truth is established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But counsellors of peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, But the wrong shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to יהוה, But those who deal truly are His delight.
23A clever man is concealing knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24The hand of the hard worker rules, But the lazy is put to compulsory labour.
25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes him glad.
26The righteous is a guide to his neighbour, But the way of the wrong leads them astray.
27The lazy one has no game to roast, But the hard worker prizes his possessions.
28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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