Prov 12
1
Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2
A good man shall obtain favour 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
never be moved.
4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness
in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6
The words of the wicked are to lie 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 intelligence; but he that is of a distorted
understanding shall be despised.
9
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the
man of rank, 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 ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after
vain things is void of understanding.
12
The wicked desireth the prey 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 cometh
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 straight 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 breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh 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 befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
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 bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25
Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27
The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to
be diligent.
28
In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.