Proverbs 12 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 12

Whoever loves

discipline

loves

knowledge,

but he who hates

correction

is stupid.

The good man

obtains

favor

from the LORD,

but the LORD condemns

a man

who devises evil.

A man

cannot

be established

through wickedness,

but the righteous

cannot

be uprooted.

A wife

of noble character

is her husband’s

crown,

but she who causes shame

is like decay

in his bones.

The plans

of the righteous

are just,

but the counsel

of the wicked

leads to deceit.

The words

of the wicked

lie in wait

for blood,

but the speech

of the upright

rescues them.

The wicked

are overthrown

and perish,

but the house

of the righteous

will stand.

A man

is praised

according

to his wisdom,

but a twisted

mind

is

despised.

Better

to be lightly esteemed,

yet have a servant,

than to be self-important

but lack

food.

A righteous man

regards

the life

of his animal,

but the tender mercies

of the wicked

are only cruelty.

He who works

his land

will have plenty of

food,

but whoever chases

fantasies

lacks

judgment.

The wicked

desire

the plunder

of evil men,

but the root

of the righteous

flourishes.

An evil

man is trapped

by his rebellious

speech,

but a righteous man

escapes

from trouble.

By fruitful

speech

a man

will be filled

with good things,

and the work

of a man’s

hands

will reward him.

The way

of a fool

is right

in his own eyes,

but a wise man

listens

to counsel.

A fool’s

anger

is known

at once,

but a prudent man

overlooks

an insult.

He who speaks

the truth

declares

what is right,

but a false

witness

speaks deceit.

Speaking rashly

is like a piercing

sword,

but the tongue

of the wise

brings healing.

Truthful

lips

endure forever,

but a lying

tongue

lasts only

a moment.

Deceit

is in the hearts

of those who devise

evil,

but the counselors

of peace

have joy.

No

harm

befalls

the righteous,

but the wicked

are filled

with trouble.

Lying

lips

are detestable

to the LORD,

but those who deal

faithfully

are His delight.

A shrewd

man

keeps

his knowledge to himself,

but a foolish

heart

proclaims

its folly.

The hand

of the diligent

will rule,

but laziness

ends in

forced labor.

Anxiety

weighs down

the heart

of a man,

but a good

word

cheers it up.

A righteous man

is cautious

in friendship,

but the ways

of the wicked

lead them astray.

A lazy

man does not

roast

his game,

but a diligent

man

prizes

his possession.

There is life

in the path

of righteousness,

but another path

leads to death.

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