Prov 12
1
He who loves instruction loves sense, but he who hates reproofs is a fool.
2
Or, better is he, etc. He who has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be
passed over in silence.
3
A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be
taken up.
4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman
destroys her husband.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6
The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7
When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8
The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he who is dull of heart
is had in derision.
9
Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting
bread.
10
A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly
are unmerciful.
11
He who tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities
are void of understanding. (12:11AA) He who enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong
holds.
12
The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13
For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from
them. (12:13AA) He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he who contends in the gates will
afflict souls.
14
The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the
recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
15
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16
A fool declares his anger the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18
Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19
True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20
There is deceit in the heart of him whom imagines evil; but they that love peace shall
rejoice.
21
No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he who deals faithfully is accepted
with him.
23
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with
curses.
24
The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a
prey.
25
A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices
him.
26
A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and
the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27
A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a Gr. pure blameless man is a precious possession.
28
In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries
lead to death.