Read Proverbs 12

World English Bible · 28 verses

1. ¹ Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
21. ²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
22. ²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
23. ²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
24. ²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
25. ²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
26. ²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
27. ²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
28. ²⁸ In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org