Proverbs 12
12
If You Love Learning
1If you love learning, you love the discipline that goes with it—
how shortsighted to refuse correction!
2A good person basks in the delight of God,
and he wants nothing to do with devious schemers.
3You can’t find firm footing in a swamp,
but life rooted in God stands firm.
4A hearty wife invigorates her husband,
but a frigid woman is cancer in the bones.
5The thinking of principled people makes for justice;
the plots of degenerates corrupt.
6The words of the wicked kill;
the speech of the upright saves.
7Wicked people fall to pieces—there’s nothing to them;
the homes of good people hold together.
8A person who talks sense is honored;
airheads are held in contempt.
9Better to be ordinary and work for a living
than act important and starve in the process.
10Good people are good to their animals;
the “good-hearted” bad people kick and abuse them.
11The one who stays on the job has food on the table;
the witless chase whims and fancies.
12What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin,
while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life.
Wise People Take Advice
13The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble;
the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.
14Well-spoken words bring satisfaction;
well-done work has its own reward.
15Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
wise people take advice.
16Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;
the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
17Truthful witness by a good person clears the air,
but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.
18Rash language cuts and maims,
but there is healing in the words of the wise.
19Truth lasts;
lies are here today, gone tomorrow.
20Evil scheming distorts the schemer;
peace-planning brings joy to the planner.
21No evil can overwhelm a good person,
but the wicked have their hands full of it.
22God can’t stomach liars;
he loves the company of those who keep their word.
23Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge;
talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
24The diligent find freedom in their work;
the lazy are oppressed by work.
25Worry weighs us down;
a cheerful word picks us up.
26A good person survives misfortune,
but a wicked life invites disaster.
27A lazy life is an empty life,
but “early to rise” gets the job done.
28Good men and women travel right into life;
sin’s detours take you straight to hell.
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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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