Proverbs 12

MSTC(i) 1 Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool. 2 A good man is acceptable unto the LORD; but the wicked will he condemn. 3 A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful. 6 The talking of the ungodly is how they may lay wait for blood; but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them. 7 Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8 A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised. 9 A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts. 11 He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool. 12 The desire of the ungodly hunteth after mischief; but the root of the righteous bringeth forth fruit. 13 The wicked falleth into the snare through the malice of his own mouth; but the just shall escape out of peril. 14 Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth; and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded. 15 Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled. 16 A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong. 17 A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth. 18 A slanderous person pricketh like a sword; but a wise man's tongue is wholesome. 19 A true mouth is ever constant; but a dissembling tongue is soon changed. 20 They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them. 21 There shall no misfortune happen unto the just; but the ungodly shall be filled with misery. 22 The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him. 23 He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness. 24 A diligent hand shall bear rule; but the idle shall be under tribute. 25 Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again. 26 The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves. 27 A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold. 28 In the way of righteousness there is life; as for any other way, it is the path unto death.