ABP - Proverbs - 12

12:1  The one loving instruction loves perception; but the one detesting reproofs is a fool.

12:2  Better the one finding favor from the lord; but a man who is a lawbreaker shall be silenced.

12:3  [2will not 3keep straight 1A man] by a lawless deed; but the roots of the just shall not be lifted away.

12:4  [2wife 1A courageous] is a crown to her husband; but as [2in 3wood 1the worm], so [4her husband 3destroys 2wife 1an evil doing].

12:5  The devices of the just are true judgments; [3devise 1but 2the impious] treachery.

12:6  The words of the impious are deceitful for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall rescue them.

12:7  Of which ever time [3should be over turned 1the 2impious] he vanishes; but the houses of the just remain.

12:8  The mouth of the discerning is lauded by a man; but the dull of heart is sneered at.

12:9  Better a man with dishonor serving himself, than [2value 3on himself 1one putting], and feeling want of bread.

12:10  A just one pities the lives of his cattle; but the feelings of compassion of the impious are unmerciful.

12:11  The one working his own ground shall be filled up with bread loaves; but the ones pursuing vain things are lacking of sense. The one who is pleasure-bent in wine drinking pastimes, [3in 4his own 5fortresses 1shall leave behind 2dishonor].

12:12  The desires of the impious are evil things; but the roots of the pious are in fortresses.

12:13  Through the sin of the lips [2falls 3into 4snares 1a sinner]; [3flees 1but 4from 5them 2the just].

12:14  From fruits of the mouth a soul of a man shall be filled of good things; and a recompense of his lips shall be rendered to him.

12:15  The ways of fools are straight before them; [3listens to 1but 4advice 2the wise].

12:16  A fool daily publishes his anger; [3hides 1but 4his own 5dishonor 2one astute].

12:17  [3by displaying 4trust 2reports 1The just man]; but the witness of the unjust is deceitful.

12:18  There are the ones speaking -- they pierce as a sword; but the tongues of the wise heal.

12:19  [2lips 1True] straighten testimony; [3witness 1but 2a quick 6tongue 4has 5an unjust].

12:20  Treachery is in the heart of the one contriving evils; but the ones wanting peace shall be glad.

12:21  [3shall not please 4the 5just 1Anything 2unjust]; but the impious shall be filled with bad things.

12:22  [3are an abomination 4to the lord 2lips 1Lying]; but the one dealing in trust is accepted by him.

12:23  [2man 1A discerning] is a throne of perception; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

12:24  The hand of chosen men shall prevail easily; but the deceitful will be for plunder.

12:25  A fearful word [2the heart 1disturbs] of a man; [3message 1but 2a good] gladdens him.

12:26  [4arbitrator 3a just 5of himself 1A friend 2will be]; but the ones sinning pursue evil things, and the way of the impious misleads them.

12:27  [2shall not 3succeed in 1A deceitful man] hunting; [5possession 1but 4is an esteemed 3man 2a pure].

12:28  In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of the resentful are unto death.