12Proverbs 12

1Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.Select Proverbs 12:1

2A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.Select Proverbs 12:2

3A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.Select Proverbs 12:3

4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.Select Proverbs 12:4

5The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.Select Proverbs 12:5

6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.Select Proverbs 12:6

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.Select Proverbs 12:7

8A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.Select Proverbs 12:8

9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.Select Proverbs 12:9

10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Select Proverbs 12:10

11He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.Select Proverbs 12:11

12The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.Select Proverbs 12:12

13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.Select Proverbs 12:13

14A 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.Select Proverbs 12:14

15The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.Select Proverbs 12:15

16A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.Select Proverbs 12:16

17He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.Select Proverbs 12:17

18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.Select Proverbs 12:18

19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.Select Proverbs 12:19

20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.Select Proverbs 12:20

21There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.Select Proverbs 12:21

22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.Select Proverbs 12:22

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.Select Proverbs 12:23

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.Select Proverbs 12:24

25Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.Select Proverbs 12:25

26The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.Select Proverbs 12:26

27The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.Select Proverbs 12:27

28In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.Select Proverbs 12:28