Proverbs 12 / 31
- 1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
- 2
A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
- 3
No one is established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
- 4
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
- 5
The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
- 6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
- 7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
- 8
A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of twisted mind is despised.
- 9
Better to be lowly and have a servant
than to play the great man and lack bread.
- 10
Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
- 11
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
- 12
Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
- 13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
- 14
From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good,
and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
- 15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
- 16
The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
- 17
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness utters deceit.
- 18
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- 19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- 20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
- 21
No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
- 22
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
- 23
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
- 24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
- 25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
but a good word makes him glad.
- 26
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- 27
Whoever is slothful will not roast his game,
but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
- 28
In the path of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.