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Proverbs 12

New Living Translation NLT

1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

2 The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

3 Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.

8 A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.

10 The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.

15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

21 No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

26 The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.

28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.

The Message Bible MSG

1 If you love learning, you love the discipline that goes with it - how shortsighted to refuse correction!

2 A good person basks in the delight of God, and he wants nothing to do with devious schemers.

3 You can't find firm footing in a swamp, but life rooted in God stands firm.

4 A hearty wife invigorates her husband, but a frigid woman is cancer in the bones.

5 The thinking of principled people makes for justice; the plots of degenerates corrupt.

6 The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.

7 Wicked people fall to pieces - there's nothing to them; the homes of good people hold together.

8 A person who talks sense is honored; airheads are held in contempt.

9 Better to be ordinary and work for a living than act important and starve in the process.

10 Good people are good to their animals; the "good-hearted" bad people kick and abuse them.

11 The one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies.

12 What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin, while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life. Wise People Take Advice

13 The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.

14 Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.

15 Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.

16 Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.

17 Truthful witness by a good person clears the air, but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.

18 Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.

19 Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.

20 Evil scheming distorts the schemer; peace-planning brings joy to the planner.

21 No evil can overwhelm a good person, but the wicked have their hands full of it.

22 God can't stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.

23 Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.

24 The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.

25 Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.

26 A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.

27 A lazy life is an empty life, but "early to rise" gets the job done.

28 Good men and women travel right into life; sin's detours take you straight to hell.