Proverbs 12
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
1Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
2A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
8A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
11He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
12The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
14A 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.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
15The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
16A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
17He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
21There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
25Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
26The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
27The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
28In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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