Proverbs 12

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

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

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

2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

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

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

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

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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

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

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

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

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

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

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

9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

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

10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

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

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

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

13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

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

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

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

16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

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

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

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

19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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

24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

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

25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

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

26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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

27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

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

28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.