The Book of Proverbs

Chapter-12

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.

 

Proverbs 12:2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.

 

Proverbs 12:3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.

 

Proverbs 12:4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.

 

Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.

 

Proverbs 12:6 The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.

 

Proverbs 12:7 Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.

 

Proverbs 12:8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.

 

Proverbs 12:9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.

 

Proverbs 12:10 The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.

 

Proverbs 12:11 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever continually pursues leisure is most foolish. Whoever is soothed by lingering over wine leaves behind contempt in his strongholds.

 

Proverbs 12:12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.

 

Proverbs 12:13 For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.

 

Proverbs 12:14 By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.

 

Proverbs 12:15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.

 

Proverbs 12:16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.

 

Proverbs 12:17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.

 

Proverbs 12:18 He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.

 

Proverbs 12:19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.

 

Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.

 

Proverbs 12:21 Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.

 

Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.

 

Proverbs 12:23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.

 

Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.

 

Proverbs 12:25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.

 

Proverbs 12:26 He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.

 

Proverbs 12:27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.

 

Proverbs 12:28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.