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Proverbs 12

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.

English Standard Version ESV

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 No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

4 An excellent 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 deceitful.

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

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 twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

10 Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

12 Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

14 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.

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

16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

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

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

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

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

26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.