Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.ASV — Proverbs 12:1

2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.ASV — Proverbs 12:2

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.ASV — Proverbs 12:3

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.ASV — Proverbs 12:4

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.ASV — Proverbs 12:5

6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.ASV — Proverbs 12:6

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.ASV — Proverbs 12:7

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.ASV — Proverbs 12:8

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.ASV — Proverbs 12:9

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.ASV — Proverbs 12:10

11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.ASV — Proverbs 12:11

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].ASV — Proverbs 12:12

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.ASV — Proverbs 12:13

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man`s hands shall be rendered unto him.ASV — Proverbs 12:14

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.ASV — Proverbs 12:15

16 A fool`s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.ASV — Proverbs 12:16

17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.ASV — Proverbs 12:17

18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.ASV — Proverbs 12:18

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.ASV — Proverbs 12:19

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.ASV — Proverbs 12:20

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.ASV — Proverbs 12:21

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.ASV — Proverbs 12:22

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.ASV — Proverbs 12:23

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.ASV — Proverbs 12:24

25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.ASV — Proverbs 12:25

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.ASV — Proverbs 12:26

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.ASV — Proverbs 12:27

28 In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.ASV — Proverbs 12:28