Amsal 12

Amsal 12

Proverbs 12

12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction [is] stupid.
12:2 A good [man] obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
12:3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
12:4 An excellent wife [is] the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame [is] like rottenness in his bones.
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous [are] right, [But] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked [are], "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
12:7 The wicked are overthrown and [are] no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
12:8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
12:9 Better [is the one] who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
12:10 A righteous [man] regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
12:11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity [is] devoid of understanding.
12:12 The wicked covet the catch of evil [men], But the root of the righteous yields [fruit].
12:13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of [his] lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
12:15 The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel [is] wise.
12:16 A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent [man] covers shame.
12:17 He [who] speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
12:18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise [promotes] health.
12:19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
12:21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
12:22 Lying lips [are] an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully [are] His delight.
12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy [man] will be put to forced labor.
12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
12:26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27 The lazy [man] does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence [is] man's precious possession.
12:28 In the way of righteousness [is] life, And in [its] pathway [there is] no death.

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