Pro12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.
Pro12:2 The good obtain favor from the LORD, but those who devise evil he condemns.
Pro12:3 No one finds security by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Pro12:4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Pro12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Pro12:6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
Pro12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Pro12:8 One is commended for good sense, but a perverse mind is despised.
Pro12:9 Better to be despised and have a servant, than to be self-important and lack food.
Pro12:10 The righteous know the needs of their animals, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
Pro12:11 Those who till their land will have plenty of food, but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.
Pro12:12 The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
Pro12:13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble.
Pro12:14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward.
Pro12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.
Pro12:16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
Pro12:17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
Pro12:18 Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Pro12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Pro12:20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
Pro12:21 No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Pro12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Pro12:23 One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
Pro12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Pro12:25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.
Pro12:26 The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray.
Pro12:27 The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth.
Pro12:28 In the path of righteousness there is life, in walking its path there is no death.