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Proverbs 12

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man obtaineth favor of the LORD, 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she that causeth shame is rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The counsels of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood, but the mouths of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, 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 He that is lowly and hath a servant is better off than he that honoreth himself and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man hath regard for the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.

18 There is he that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

19 The lips 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 imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace there is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just, but the wicked shall be filled with troubles.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, 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 exercise rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.

2 A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns everyone who schemes.

3 A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness, and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.

4 A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband, but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.

5 The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous.

6 The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush, but the words of decent people rescue.

7 Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more, but the families of righteous people continue to stand.

8 A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.

9 Better to be unimportant and have a slave than to act important and have nothing to eat.

10 A righteous person cares [even] about the life of his animals, but the compassion of wicked people is [nothing but] cruelty.

11 Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.

12 A wicked person delights in setting a trap for [other] evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce [fruit].

13 An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

14 One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.

15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise.

16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.

17 A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.

18 Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.

19 The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace.

21 No [lasting] harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble.

22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the LORD, but honest people are his delight.

23 A sensible person [discreetly] hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

24 Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor.

25 A person's anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.

26 A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray.

27 A lazy hunter does not catch his prey, but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.

28 Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness. Eternal death is not along its path.