Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 12:1-9"

Proverbs 12:1-9

Revised Standard Version RSV

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

2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.

6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.

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

8 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.

9 Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

New International Version NIV

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

2 Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.

3 No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

5 The plans 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.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

8 A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.

9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.