Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.2Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.3No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.5The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.8A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.10The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.27The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
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