Proverbs 12

Verse 1. 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Verse 2. 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Verse 3. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. Verse 4. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Verse 5. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Verse 6. 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

Verse 7. 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. Verse 8. 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Verse 9. 9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. Verse 10. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Verse 11. 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. Verse 12. 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

Verse 13. 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Verse 14. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. Verse 15. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Verse 16. 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Verse 17. 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. Verse 18. 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Verse 19. 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Verse 20. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Verse 21. 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Verse 22. 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Verse 23. 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Verse 24. 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

Verse 25. 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Verse 26. 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Verse 27. 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Verse 28. 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.