Proverbs 12:1-28 GW

[1] Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal. [2] A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns everyone who schemes. [3] A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness, and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved. [4] A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband, but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer. [5] The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous. [6] The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush, but the words of decent people rescue. [7] Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more, but the families of righteous people continue to stand. [8] A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised. [9] Better to be unimportant and have a slave than to act important and have nothing to eat. [10] A righteous person cares even about the life of his animals, but the compassion of wicked people is nothing but cruelty. [11] Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense. [12] A wicked person delights in setting a trap for other evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce fruit. [13] An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. [14] One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished. [15] A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise. [16] When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult. [17] A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. [18] Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing. [19] The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace. [21] No lasting harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble. [22] Lips that lie are disgusting to the LORD, but honest people are his delight. [23] A sensible person discreetly hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity. [24] Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor. [25] A person's anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful. [26] A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray. [27] A lazy hunter does not catch his prey, but a hard-working person becomes wealthy. [28] Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness. Eternal death is not along its path.