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Proverbs 12

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Proverbs 12 . 1

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.TOSKProverbs 12:1

Proverbs 12 . 2

2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.TOSKProverbs 12:2

Proverbs 12 . 3

3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.TOSKProverbs 12:3

Proverbs 12 . 4

4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.TOSKProverbs 12:4

Proverbs 12 . 5

5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.TOSKProverbs 12:5

Proverbs 12 . 6

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.TOSKProverbs 12:6

Proverbs 12 . 7

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.TOSKProverbs 12:7

Proverbs 12 . 8

8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.TOSKProverbs 12:8

Proverbs 12 . 9

9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.TOSKProverbs 12:9

Proverbs 12 . 10

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.TOSKProverbs 12:10

Proverbs 12 . 11

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.TOSKProverbs 12:11

Proverbs 12 . 12

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

Proverbs 12 . 13

13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.TOSKProverbs 12:13

Proverbs 12 . 14

14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.TOSKProverbs 12:14

Proverbs 12 . 15

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.TOSKProverbs 12:15

Proverbs 12 . 16

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.TOSKProverbs 12:16

Proverbs 12 . 17

17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.TOSKProverbs 12:17

Proverbs 12 . 18

18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.TOSKProverbs 12:18

Proverbs 12 . 19

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.TOSKProverbs 12:19

Proverbs 12 . 20

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.TOSKProverbs 12:20

Proverbs 12 . 21

21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.TOSKProverbs 12:21

Proverbs 12 . 22

22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.TOSKProverbs 12:22

Proverbs 12 . 23

23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.TOSKProverbs 12:23

Proverbs 12 . 24

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.TOSKProverbs 12:24

Proverbs 12 . 25

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.TOSKProverbs 12:25

Proverbs 12 . 26

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.TOSKProverbs 12:26

Proverbs 12 . 27

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.TOSKProverbs 12:27

Proverbs 12 . 28

28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.TOSKProverbs 12:28

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