NETtext - Proverbs - 12

12:1  The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2  A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

12:3  No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

12:4  A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

12:5  The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

12:6  The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

12:7  The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.

12:8  A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

12:9  Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

12:10  A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.

12:11  The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

12:12  The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.

12:13  The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

12:14  A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

12:16  A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

12:17  The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

12:18  Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

12:19  The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

12:21  The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

12:22  The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

12:23  The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.

12:24  The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

12:25  Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

12:26  The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27  The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

12:28  In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.