Proverbs 12:1-28 CEB

[1] Those who love discipline love knowledge, and those who hate correction are stupid. [2] The LORD favors good people, but he condemns schemers. [3] No one is established by wicked acts, but the roots of the righteous can’t be disturbed. [4] A strong woman is a crown to her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like rot in his bones. [5] The plans of the righteous are just, but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive. [6] The words of the wicked are a deathtrap, but the speech of those who do right rescues them. [7] The wicked are destroyed and are no more, but the family of the righteous will endure. [8] A person is praised for his insight, but a warped mind leads to contempt. [9] Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food. [10] The righteous care about their livestock’s needs, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [11] Those who work their land will have plenty to eat, but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense. [12] Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked, but the root of the righteous endures. [13] The wicked are trapped by the transgressions of their lips, but the righteous escape from distress. [14] From the fruit of their speech, people are well satisfied; their work results in reward. [15] Fools see their own way as right, but the wise listen to advice. [16] Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt. [17] Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives. [18] Some chatter on like a stabbing sword, but a wise tongue heals. [19] Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but there is joy for those who advise peace. [21] No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked receive their fill of trouble. [22] The LORD detests false lips; he favors those who do what is true. [23] The shrewd conceal their knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity. [24] A hard worker is in charge, while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor. [25] Anxiety leads to depression, but a good word encourages. [26] The righteous offer guidance to their neighbors, but the path of the wicked makes them wander. [27] The lazy don’t roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches. [28] The way of the righteous leads to life, but the detestable path leads to death.