Proverbs 12

12Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but one who hates correction is stupid.^h

²One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,ⁱ

but he condemns a person who schemes.^j

³No one can be made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous is immovable.^k

⁴A wife of noble character^A is her husband’s crown,^l

but a wife who causes shame

is like rottenness in his bones.^m

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just,

but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

⁶The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,ⁿ

but the speech of the upright rescues them.^o

⁷The wicked are overthrown and perish,^p

but the house of the righteous will stand.^q

⁸A man is praised for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,

than to act important but have no food.^r

¹⁰The righteous cares about his animal’s health,^s

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹The one who works his land will have plenty of food,^t

but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.^u

¹²The wicked desire what evil people have caught,^B

but the root of the righteous is productive.

¹³By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^v

but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^w

¹⁴A person will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,^x

and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.^y

¹⁵A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,^z

but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶A fool’s displeasure is known at once,

but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^aa

¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness speaks deceit.^ab

¹⁸There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword;^ac

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^ad

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment.^ae

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.^a

²¹No disaster overcomes the righteous,^b

but the wicked are full of misery.

²²Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,^c

but faithful people are his delight.^d

²³A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^e

²⁴The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor.^f

²⁵Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,

but a good word cheers it up.^g

²⁶A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^A

but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^h

²⁷A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,ⁱ

but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.^j

²⁸There is life in the path of righteousness,

and in its path there is no death.^Bk