Proverbs 12:1-28 WEB

[1] Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. [2] A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. [3] A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. [4] A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. [7] The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. [8] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. [9] Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread. [10] A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [11] He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. [12] The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. [13] An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. [14] A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. [16] A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. [17] He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. [18] There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. [19] Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. [21] No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. [22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. [23] A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. [24] The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. [25] Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. [26] A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. [28] In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.