Proverb 12

Proverbs 12 (Amplified Bible)

Proverbs 12

 ¹WHOEVER LOVES instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is like a brute beast, stupid and indiscriminating.     ²A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
    ³A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall never be moved.
    ⁴A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her husband, but she who makes him ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.^{(A)
    5}The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous.
    ⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them and the innocent ones [thus endangered].
    ⁷The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall stand.
    ⁸A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
    ⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread.
    ¹⁰A [consistently] righteous man regards the life of his beast, but even the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.^{(B)
    11}He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense and is without understanding.
    ¹²The wicked desire the booty of evil men, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous yields [richer fruitage].
    ¹³The wicked is [dangerously] snared by the transgression of his lips, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall come out of trouble.
    ¹⁴From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
    ¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.^{(C)
    16}A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
    ¹⁷He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.
    ¹⁸There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
    ¹⁹Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.
    ²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.
    ²¹No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity.^{(D)
    22}Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.^{(E)
    23}A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.^{(F)
    24}The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
    ²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.^{(G)
    26}The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray.
    ²⁷The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.
    ²⁸Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life).^(H)