Proverbs 12:1WEB
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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Proverbs 12:1WEB
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2WEB
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 12:3WEB
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:4WEB
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5WEB
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6WEB
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:7WEB
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12:8WEB
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:9WEB
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Proverbs 12:10WEB
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11WEB
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Proverbs 12:12WEB
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Proverbs 12:13WEB
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14WEB
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.
Proverbs 12:15WEB
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:16WEB
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:17WEB
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Proverbs 12:18WEB
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:19WEB
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
Proverbs 12:20WEB
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:21WEB
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:22WEB
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 12:23WEB
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:24WEB
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:25WEB
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:26WEB
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:27WEB
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12:28WEB
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.