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