Proverbs Chapter 12 Back Next{12:1} Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
{12:2} A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
{12:3} A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
{12:4} A worthy woman is the
crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
{12:5} The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
{12:6} The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for
blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
{12:7} The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
{12:8} A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
{12:9} Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks
bread.
{12:10} A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
{12:11} He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
{12:12} The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
{12:13} An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
{12:14} A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
{12:15} The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
{12:16} A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
{12:17} He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
{12:18} There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
{12:19} Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
{12:20} Deceit is in the
heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
{12:21} No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
{12:22} Lying lips are an
abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
{12:23} A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
{12:24} The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
{12:25} Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
{12:26} A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
{12:27} The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
{12:28} In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no
death.
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