Proverbs 12:2 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:2 NCV (New Century Version)
The LORD is pleased with a good person, but he will punish anyone who plans evil.
Proverbs 12:2 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 12:2 MSG (The Message)
A good person basks in the delight of GOD, and he wants nothing to do with devious schemers.
Proverbs 12:2 ASV (American Standard Version)
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 12:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
Proverbs 12:2 TPT (The Passion Translation)
If your heart is right, favor flows from the Lord, but a devious heart invites his condemnation.
Proverbs 12:2 KJV (King James Version)
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
Proverbs 12:2 NIVUK (New International Version (Anglicised))
Good people obtain favour from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
Proverbs 12:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.