Proverbs 12:1-28 NCV

[1] Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid. [2] The LORD is pleased with a good person, but he will punish anyone who plans evil. [3] Doing evil brings no safety at all, but a good person has safety and security. [4] A good wife is like a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful wife is like a disease in his bones. [5] The plans that good people make are fair, but the advice of the wicked will trick you. [6] The wicked talk about killing people, but the words of good people will save them. [7] Wicked people die and they are no more, but a good person's family continues. [8] The wisdom of the wise wins praise, but there is no respect for the stupid. [9] A person who is not important but has a servant is better off than someone who acts important but has no food. [10] Good people take care of their animals, but even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. [11] Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the one who chases empty dreams is not wise. [12] The wicked want what other evil people have stolen, but good people want to give what they have to others. [13] Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble. [14] People will be rewarded for what they say, and they will also be rewarded for what they do. [15] Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice. [16] Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults. [17] An honest witness tells the truth, but a dishonest witness tells lies. [18] Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing. [19] Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment. [20] Those who plan evil are full of lies, but those who plan peace are happy. [21] No harm comes to a good person, but an evil person's life is full of trouble. [22] The LORD hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises. [23] Wise people keep what they know to themselves, but fools can't keep from showing how foolish they are. [24] Hard workers will become leaders, but those who are lazy will be slaves. [25] Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up. [26] Good people take advice from their friends, but an evil person is easily led to do wrong. [27] The lazy catch no food to cook, but a hard worker will have great wealth. [28] Doing what is right is the way to life, but there is another way that leads to death.