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Proverbs 12
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1He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2He that has found favor with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonor in his own strong holds.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue .
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.