Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:1

2 A good man shall obtain favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:2

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:3

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:4

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:5

6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:6

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:7

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:8

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:9

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:10

11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:11

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:12

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:13

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:14

15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:15

16 A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:16

17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:17

18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:18

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:19

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:20

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:21

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:22

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:23

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:24

25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:25

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:26

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the precious substance of men is to the diligent.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:27

28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.RV1885 — Proverbs 12:28