1Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.2The LORD blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.3No one can become strong and steady by doing evil. But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.4An excellent woman is her husband’s crown. But a wife who brings shame is like disease in his bones.5The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.6The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.7Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm.8A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.9Being nobody and having a servant is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.10Those who do what is right take good care of their animals. But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.11Those who farm their land will have plenty of food. But those who chase dreams have no sense.12Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last for ever.13Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk. But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.14Many good things come from what people say. And the work of their hands rewards them.15The way of foolish people seems right to them. But those who are wise listen to advice.16Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.17An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.18The words of thoughtless people cut like swords. But the tongue of wise people brings healing.19Truthful words last for ever. But lies last for only a moment.20There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.21No harm comes to godly people. But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.22The LORD hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.23Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.24Hands that work hard will rule. But people who are lazy will be forced to work.25Worry makes the heart heavy. But a kind word cheers it up.26Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.27Lazy people do not even cook what they catch. But those who work hard eat their fill of what is hunted.28There is life in doing what is right. Along that path you will never die.
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)