1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.12The wicked desireth the net of evil men : but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit .13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man' hands shall be rendered unto him.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.16A fool' wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. (Ps 49:10; Pr 5:12; Pr 15:10)2A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. (Pr 8:35)3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. (Pr 10:25)4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. (Pr 10:5; Pr 14:30; Pr 31:10; So 3:11)5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. (Mt 12:35)6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. (Pr 1:11; Pr 14:3)7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. (Job 34:25; Pr 10:25; Pr 10:30; Pr 11:21)8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. (1Sa 20:30)9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. (De 25:4)11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. (Jud 9:4; Pr 20:13; Pr 28:19)12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. (Ps 10:9)13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,[1] but the righteous escapes from trouble. (Ps 64:8; Pr 18:7; Pr 21:23; Mt 12:37)14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. (Jud 9:16; Jud 9:56; Pr 13:2; Pr 14:14; Pr 18:20; Pr 19:17; Isa 3:10)15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. (Pr 3:7; Pr 14:12; Pr 16:2; Pr 16:25; Pr 21:2; Pr 26:12)16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. (Pr 14:33; Pr 29:11)17Whoever speaks[2] the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. (Pr 6:19; Pr 14:5)18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Ps 57:4; Pr 4:22)19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. (Ps 52:4; Pr 19:9)20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. (Pr 3:29)21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. (Ps 91:10; 1Pe 3:13; 2Pe 2:9)22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. (Pr 6:17; Pr 11:1; Pr 11:20; Re 22:15)23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. (Pr 13:16; Pr 15:2)24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. (Ge 49:15; 1Ki 9:21; Pr 10:4; Pr 13:4)25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. (Pr 15:13; Pr 17:22)26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,[3] but the way of the wicked leads them astray.27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.[4] (Pr 12:24)28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. (Pr 10:2)