Proverbs 12:1-28 LSB

[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless. [2] A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn. [3] A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be shaken. [4] An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse heart will be despised. [9] Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. [10] A righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [11] He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom. [12] The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men, But the root of the righteous gives fruit. [13] The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous man will come out from distress. [14] A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him. [15] The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. [16] An ignorant fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace. [17] He who breathes out truth declares what is right, But a false witness, deceit. [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 only for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness. [21] No misfortune befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with calamity. [22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But doers of faithfulness are His delight. [23] A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor. [25] Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. [26] The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked makes them wander about. [27] A slack handed man does not roast his prey, But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent. [28] In the path of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.