Proverbs 12
He who loves knowledge loves discipline, but he who hates
correction is a boor.
A good man obtains Adonai’s favor, but the schemer his
condemnation.
No one is made secure by wickedness, but the roots of the
righteous will never be moved.
A capable wife is a crown for her husband, but a shameful
one is like rot in his bones.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the
wicked are deceitful. The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the
speech of the upright rescues them. Once the wicked are down, it is the end of
them; but the house of the upright endures.
A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense, but a
person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
Better to be despised and have a servant than to boost of
one’s status but have nothing to eat.
A righteous man takes care of his animals, but the wicked?
Even his compassion is cruel.
He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who
follows futilities has no sense.
The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the
righteous gives forth of itself. The wicked are trapped by his own sinful
speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words,
and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.
Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay
attention to advice. A fool’s anger is known at once, but a cautious person
slighted conceals his feelings.
He who tells the truth furthers justice, but a false witness
furthers deceit.
Idle talk can pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the
wise can heal. Truthful words will stand forever, lying speech but a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but for those
advising peace there is joy. No harm can come to the righteous, but the wicked
are overwhelmed with disaster.
Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai, but those who deal
faithfully are his delight. A cautious person conceals knowledge, but the heart
of a fool blurts out folly.
The diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced
labor.
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but a kind word
cheers him up.
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