Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. New Living Translation The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. English Standard Version A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. Berean Standard Bible The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. King James Bible A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. New King James Version A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. New American Standard Bible A good person will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a person who devises evil. NASB 1995 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. NASB 1977 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. Legacy Standard Bible A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn. Amplified Bible A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. Christian Standard Bible One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes. Holman Christian Standard Bible The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. American Standard Version A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Contemporary English Version The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans. English Revised Version A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. GOD'S WORD® Translation A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns everyone who schemes. Good News Translation The LORD is pleased with good people, but condemns those who plan evil. International Standard Version The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him. Majority Standard Bible The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. NET Bible A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. New Heart English Bible A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. Webster's Bible Translation A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn. World English Bible A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe good brings forth favor from YHWH, "" And the man of wicked schemes He condemns. Young's Literal Translation The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth. Smith's Literal Translation The good shall obtain acceptance from Jehovah: and the man of mischief he will condemn. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously. New American Bible A good person wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer he condemns. New Revised Standard Version The good obtain favor from the LORD, but those who devise evil he condemns. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It will be well for the man who keeps the will of LORD JEHOVAH and an evil man will be condemned. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; But a man of wicked devices will He condemn. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.… Cross References Psalm 5:12 For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart. Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. Isaiah 33:15-16 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. good Proverbs 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Psalm 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Ecclesiastes 8:8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. a man Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Proverbs 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, Psalm 9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Jump to Previous Condemn Condemneth Condemns Crafty Designs Devices Devises Evil Eyes Favor Favour Forth Gets Good Grace Mischievous Obtain Obtaineth Obtains Punishment WickedJump to Next Condemn Condemneth Condemns Crafty Designs Devices Devises Evil Eyes Favor Favour Forth Gets Good Grace Mischievous Obtain Obtaineth Obtains Punishment WickedProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeThe good man obtains favor from the LORD This phrase highlights the biblical principle that righteousness and moral integrity are rewarded by God. The "good man" refers to someone who lives according to God's commandments and seeks to align their life with His will. In the Old Testament, figures like Noah (Genesis 6:8) and Joseph (Genesis 39:4) exemplify individuals who found favor with God due to their faithfulness and uprightness. The concept of obtaining favor is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). This favor is not merely material but encompasses spiritual blessings and a sense of divine approval. Theologically, this aligns with the New Testament teaching that faith and works together demonstrate a living faith (James 2:14-26). but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil Persons / Places / Events 1. The Good ManRepresents individuals who live righteously and seek to align their lives with God's will. In the Hebrew text, the word for "good" is (tov), which implies moral goodness and integrity. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His relationship with His people and His role as the ultimate judge and source of favor. 3. The Man Who Devises Evil Refers to individuals who intentionally plan or engage in wickedness. The Hebrew word for "devises" is (chashav), meaning to plan or calculate, indicating premeditated wrongdoing. Teaching Points Pursuing RighteousnessStrive to live a life that aligns with God's standards, knowing that His favor is upon those who seek to do good. Understanding Divine Favor Recognize that God's favor is not arbitrary but is given to those who live according to His will and purpose. Avoiding Evil Intentions Be mindful of your thoughts and plans, ensuring they are not rooted in wickedness or deceit, as God condemns such actions. The Role of Intentions Understand that God not only sees our actions but also the intentions behind them. Strive for purity in both thought and deed. The Consequences of Wickedness Acknowledge that devising evil leads to condemnation from God, and seek to repent and turn away from such paths.(2) A good man.--The corresponding phrase, "a man of wicked devices," i.e., who plots against his neighbour, fixes the sense of "good" as signifying "benevolent" (comp. Psalm 73:1); and for the sentiment, Luke 6:35.Verse 2. - A good man. The word is general, the particular virtue intended being often modified by the context. In view of the contrast in the second clause, it means here "pure," "straightforward." having a heart free from evil thoughts. As the psalm says, "Surely God is good to Israel, even to such as are pure in heart" (Psalm 73:1). Obtaineth favour of the Lord (Proverbs 8:35); Septuagint, "Better is he who findeth favour from the Lord." A man of wicked devices (Proverbs 14:17); one whose thoughts are perverse and artful. Will he - Jehovah - condemn; Vulgate, "He who trusts to his imaginations doeth wickedly;" Septuagint, "A man that is a sinner shall be passed over in silence (παρασιωπηθήσεται)." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The good [man]ט֗וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good obtains יָפִ֣יק (yā·p̄îq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6329: To issue, furnish, to secure, to succeed favor רָ֭צוֹן (rā·ṣō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will from the LORD, מֵיְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH but [the LORD] condemns יַרְשִֽׁיעַ׃ (yar·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7561: To be, wrong, to disturb, violate a man וְאִ֖ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who devises evil. מְזִמּ֣וֹת (mə·zim·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4209: A plan, evil, sometimes good Links Proverbs 12:2 NIVProverbs 12:2 NLT Proverbs 12:2 ESV Proverbs 12:2 NASB Proverbs 12:2 KJV Proverbs 12:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:2 French Bible Proverbs 12:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:2 A good man shall obtain favor (Prov. 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