12:1 He that loves instruction loves sense,
but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
12:2 He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a
transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
12:3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous
shall not be taken up.
12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a
bad woman destroys her husband.
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men
devise deceits.
12:6 The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall
deliver them.
12:7 When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the
just remain.
12:8 The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is
dull of heart is had in derision.
12:9 Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring
himself and wanting bread.
12:10 A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels
of the ungodly are unmerciful.
12:11 He 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 dishonour in his own strong holds.
12:12 The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are
firmly set.
12:13 For 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.
12:14 The 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.
12:15 The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens
to counsels.
12:16 A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his
own disgrace.
12:17 A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is
deceitful.
12:18 Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise
heal.
12:19 True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust
tongue.
12:20 [There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they
that love peace shall rejoice.
12:21 No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled
with mischief.
12:22 Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully
is accepted with him.
12:23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools
shall meet with curses.
12:24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful
shall be for a prey.
12:25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good
message rejoices him.
12:26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue
sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
12:27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious
possession.
12:28 In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that
remember injuries [lead] to death. |
12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth
knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
12:2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices
will he condemn.
12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the
righteous shall not be moved.
12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed
is as rottenness in his bones.
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked
are deceit.
12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of
the upright shall deliver them.
12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous
shall stand.
12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a
perverse heart shall be despised.
12:9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that
honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that
followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous
yieldeth fruit.
12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just
shall come out of trouble.
12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the
recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth
unto counsel is wise.
12:16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false
witness deceit.
12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue
of the wise is health.
12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is
but for a moment.
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the
counsellors of peace is joy.
12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled
with mischief.
12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are
his delight.
12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth
foolishness.
12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be
under tribute.
12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh
it glad.
12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the
wicked seduceth them.
12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the
substance of a diligent man is precious.
12:28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there
is no death. |