Proverbs

Chapter 12

New King James Version

1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction [is] stupid.

2A good [man] obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

3A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

4An excellent wife [is] the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame [is] like rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous [are] right, [But] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceitful.

6The words of the wicked [are,] "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7The wicked are overthrown and [are] no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9Better [is the one] who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10A righteous [man] regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity [is] devoid of understanding.

12The wicked covet the catch of evil [men,] But the root of the righteous yields [fruit.]

13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of [his] lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

15The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel [is] wise.

16A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent [man] covers shame.

17He [who] speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise [promotes] health.

19The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

21No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22Lying lips [are] an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully [are] His delight.

23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy [man] will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

26The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27The lazy [man] does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence [is] man's precious possession.

28In the way of righteousness [is] life, And in [its] pathway [there is] no death.

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