Proverbs 12
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
World English Bible
1Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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