Proverbs 12:1-28 MEV

[1] Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish. [2] A good man obtains favor of the LORD, but a man of wicked devices will He condemn. [3] A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved. [4] A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. [6] The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," but the mouth of the upright will deliver them. [7] The wicked are overthrown, and are not, but the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man will be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. [9] He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is better than he who honors himself and lacks bread. [10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [11] He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding. [12] The wicked covet the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. [13] The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just will come out of trouble. [14] A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise. [16] A fool's wrath is presently known, but a prudent man covers shame. [17] He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. [18] There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health. [19] The truthful lip will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace is joy. [21] There will no evil happen to the just, but the wicked will be filled with mischief. [22] Lying lips are abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truly are His delight. [23] A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. [25] Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad. [26] The righteous is a guide to his neighbors, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious. [28] In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.