Proverbs 12




rsv@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

rsv@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

rsv@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

rsv@Proverbs:12:4 @ A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

rsv@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.

rsv@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.

rsv@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

rsv@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.

rsv@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

rsv@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

rsv@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.

rsv@Proverbs:12:12 @ The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.

rsv@Proverbs:12:13 @ An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

rsv@Proverbs:12:14 @ From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

rsv@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

rsv@Proverbs:12:16 @ The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

rsv@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

rsv@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

rsv@Proverbs:12:19 @ Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

rsv@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.

rsv@Proverbs:12:21 @ No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

rsv@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

rsv@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

rsv@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

rsv@Proverbs:12:25 @ Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

rsv@Proverbs:12:26 @ A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

rsv@Proverbs:12:27 @ A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

rsv@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.


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