The In-Dept Study of the Bible
Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked
plans.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not
be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her
husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness
in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying
in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues
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, buthe whohas a warpedmindshallbe
despised.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a
servant, than he who honors himself and lacks
bread.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his
animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked
are cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of
bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of
understanding.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil
men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of
lips, but the righteous shall come out of
trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the
fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be
rewarded to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same
day, but one who overlooks an insult is
prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the
piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot
evil, but joy comes to the promoters of
peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his
delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them
astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,
butthe possessions of diligent menare
prized.
28 In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.