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Proverbs 12

American Standard Version ASV

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

16 A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

28 In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.

2 The good obtain favor from the Lord, but He condemns a man who schemes.

3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.

4 A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous [are] just, but guidance from the wicked [leads to] deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

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

8 A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.

10 A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but [even] the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

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

12 The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces [fruit].

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

14 A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him.

15 A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

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

18 There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise [brings] healing.

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

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

21 No disaster [overcomes] the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are His delight.

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

24 The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.

25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

26 A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of wicked men lead them astray.

27 A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

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