Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes.2Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.3No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.5The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, 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 for his insight, 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 disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.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 sense.11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive.12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person's hands will reward him.14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17Whoever 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.
18There is one who speaks rashly, 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, only a moment.19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts 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 disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight.22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, 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 hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.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, and in its path there is no death.28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
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