Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

1 喜爱管教的喜爱知识， 厌恶责备的愚不可及。

2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

2 善良的人蒙耶和华赐恩， 诡诈的人被耶和华定罪。

3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

3 人不能靠恶行坚立自己， 义人的根基却不会动摇。

4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

4 贤德的妻子是丈夫的冠冕， 无耻的妻子如丈夫的骨瘤。

5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

5 义人的心思公平正直， 恶人的计谋阴险诡诈。

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

6 恶人的言语暗藏杀机， 正直人的口拯救生命。

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

7 恶人覆灭不复存在， 义人的家屹立不倒。

8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

8 人有智慧受称赞， 心术不正遭唾弃。

9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

9 地位卑微却有仆人， 胜过自大却饿肚子。

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

10 义人顾惜自己的牲畜， 恶人的怜悯也是残忍。

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

11 努力耕耘，丰衣足食； 追求虚荣，愚不可及。

12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

12 恶人贪恋坏人的赃物， 义人的根结出硕果。

13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

13 恶人被自己的恶言所困， 但义人可以脱离险境。

14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

14 口出良言，饱尝美福； 双手勤劳，终得回报。

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

15 愚人自以为是， 智者肯听劝诫。

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

16 愚人难压怒气， 明哲忍辱负重。

17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

17 忠实的证人讲真话， 作伪证者满口谎言。

18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

18 出言不慎犹如利剑伤人， 智者之言却能医治创伤。

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

19 诚实的口永远长存， 撒谎的舌转瞬即逝。

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

20 图谋恶事的心怀诡诈， 劝人和睦的喜乐洋溢。

21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

21 义人无灾无难， 恶人灾祸连连。

22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

22 耶和华厌恶说谎的嘴， 祂喜爱行为诚实的人。

23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

23 明哲不露锋芒， 愚人心吐愚昧。

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

24 殷勤的手必掌权， 懒惰者必做奴仆。

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

25 忧虑的心使人消沉， 一句良言振奋人心。

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

26 义人引人走正路， 恶人领人入歧途。

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

27 懒汉不烤猎物， 勤快人得资财。

28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

28 公义的道上有生命， 公义的路上无死亡。