Pro12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Pro12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Pro12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Pro12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
Pro12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Pro12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Pro12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
Pro12:8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Pro12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Pro12:10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Pro12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
Pro12:12 The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Pro12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Pro12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
Pro12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Pro12:16 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Pro12:17 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Pro12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Pro12:19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Pro12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Pro12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Pro12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Pro12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Pro12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
Pro12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Pro12:26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Pro12:27 A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
Pro12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.