Proverbs 12

12Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but one who hates correction is stupid. ⁿ

²The good person obtains favor from the Lord, ^o

but He condemns a man who schemes. ^p

³Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous is immovable. ^q

⁴A capable wife ^ris her husband’s crown, ^s

but a wife who causes shame

is like rottenness in his bones. ^t

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just,

but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

⁶The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, ^u

but the speech of the upright rescues them. ^v

⁷The wicked are overthrown and perish, ^w

but the house of the righteous will stand. ^x

⁸A man is praised for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,

than to act important but have no food. ^y

¹⁰A righteous man cares about his animal’s health, ^z

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

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

but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. ^b

¹²The wicked desire what evil men have, ^c

but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

¹³An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, ^d

but a righteous one escapes from trouble. ^e

¹⁴A man will be satisfied with good

by the words of his mouth, ^f

and the work of a man’s hands will reward him. ^g

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

but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶A fool’s displeasure is known at once,

but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. ⁱ

¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness, deceit. ^j

¹⁸There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword; ^k

but the tongue of the wise brings healing. ^l

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment. ^m

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

but those who promote peace have joy. ⁿ

²¹No disaster overcomes the righteous, ^o

but the wicked are full of misery.

²²Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, ^p

but faithful people are His delight. ^q

²³A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. ^r

²⁴The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor. ^s

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

but a good word cheers it up. ^t

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

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

²⁷A lazy man doesn’t roast his game, ^w

but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. ^x

²⁸There is life in the path of righteousness,

but another path leads to death. ^yz