Proverbs 12:1-28 AMP

Proverbs 12:1-28 AMP [1] Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid. [2] A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. [3] A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved. [4] A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful. [6] The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them. [7] The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more, But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely]. [8] A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised. [9] Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread. [10] A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [11] He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment. [12] The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit. [13] An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. [14] A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest]. [15] The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes, But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel. [16] The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult. [17] He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right, But a false witness utters deceit [in court]. [18] There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. [19] Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. [21] No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. [22] Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. [23] A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor. [25] Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad. [26] The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey, But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them]. [28] In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].

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