Proverbs 12:1-28 BSB

[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. [2] The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. [3] A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. [4] A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. [5] The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. [6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. [9] Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. [10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. [11] The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. [12] The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. [13] An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. [14] By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. [16] A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. [17] He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. [18] Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. [19] Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. [20] Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. [21] No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. [22] Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. [23] A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. [25] Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. [26] A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. [27] A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. [28] There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.