Proverbs 12

CLV(i) 1 He who loves admonition loves knowledge, Yet he who hates reproof is irrational." 2 A good man shall gain hold of benevolence from Yahweh, Yet he shall condemn a scheming man." 3 A man cannot be established by wickedness, Yet the root of the righteous is immovable." 4 A wife of ability is her spouse's crown, Yet she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones." 5 The designs of the righteous are duly just; The strategies of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, Yet the mouth of the upright shall rescue them." 7 The wicked are overturned, and they become nothing, Yet the house of the righteous shall stand." 8 A man is praised corresponding to his intelligence, Yet he who is depraved of heart becomes despised." 9 Better he who is slighted yet who has a servant Than he who glorifies himself yet lacks bread. 10 The just man knows the soul's need of even his domestic beast, Yet even the compassions of the wicked are cruel." 11 He who serves his ground shall be satisfied with bread, Yet he who pursues empty dreams lacks heart wisdom." 12 The wicked one covets the fastness of other evil men, Yet the root of the righteous is well established." 13 By the transgression of his lips the evil one is entrapped, Yet the righteous one shall come forth from distress." 14 From the fruit of a man's mouth he can be satisfied with good As surely as the requital of a man's hands returns to him. 15 The way of a fool seems upright in his own eyes, Yet a wise man hearkens to counsel." 16 On the very day of disgrace a fool makes his vexation known, Yet a prudent man covers up an affront." 17 He who breathes out truth shall tell what is just, Yet a false witness will speak deceit." 18 There is talk that is like stabbings of a sword, Yet the tongue of the wise is healing." 19 The lip of truth is established into the future, Yet the false tongue lasts only for a moment." 20 Deceit is in the heart of those engrossed with evil, Yet rejoicing is for those who counsel peace." 21 Any sorrow shall not be the fate of the righteous, Yet the wicked, they are filled with peril." 22 False lips are an abhorrence to Yahweh, Yet those who hold to truth enjoy His benevolence." 23 A prudent man covers knowledge, Yet the heart of the stupid proclaims its folly." 24 The hand of the industrious shall rule, Yet an indolent man shall become tributary." 25 Anxiety in a man's heart shall bow it down, Yet a good word shall make it rejoice." 26 The righteous man explores more than his associate, Yet the way of the wicked shall lead them astray." 27 The indolent hunter does not singe his game, Yet the wealth of an industrious man is held precious." 28 In the path of righteousness is life, Yet the way of abhorrence leads to death."