12Proverbs 12

1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.Select Proverbs 12:1

2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.Select Proverbs 12:2

3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.Select Proverbs 12:3

4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.Select Proverbs 12:4

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.Select Proverbs 12:5

6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.Select Proverbs 12:6

7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.Select Proverbs 12:7

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.Select Proverbs 12:8

9Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.Select Proverbs 12:9

10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Select Proverbs 12:10

11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.Select Proverbs 12:11

12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.Select Proverbs 12:12

13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.Select Proverbs 12:13

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.Select Proverbs 12:14

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.Select Proverbs 12:15

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.Select Proverbs 12:16

17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.Select Proverbs 12:17

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.Select Proverbs 12:18

19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.Select Proverbs 12:19

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.Select Proverbs 12:20

21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.Select Proverbs 12:21

22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.Select Proverbs 12:22

23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.Select Proverbs 12:23

24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.Select Proverbs 12:24

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.Select Proverbs 12:25

26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.Select Proverbs 12:26

27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.Select Proverbs 12:27

28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.Select Proverbs 12:28