Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
2Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.2The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes.
3No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.3Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.
4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.4A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.9Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.
10The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.10A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.12The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.14A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him.
15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; 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, only a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight.
23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.
25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.26A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.27A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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