Proverbs 12

1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

1Anyone who loves discipline loves knowledge, but anyone who hates being corrected is stupid.

2A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

2A good person gains favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who plan evil.

3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

3No one can find safety through wickedness, but the roots of the godly will never be pulled up.

4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a shameful wife is like rot in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.

5The plans of the godly are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.

6The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the words of the upright save them.

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

7The wicked are thrown down and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

8A person is praised for their wisdom, but a person with a twisted mind is looked down on.

9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

9It is better to be a humble person who has a servant than to pretend to be important while having no food.

10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

10A godly person cares for the life of their animal, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.

11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

11A farmer who works his land will have plenty of food, but one who chases fantasies lacks common sense.

12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

12The wicked want what evil men have stolen, but the root of the godly produces its own fruit.

13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

13An evil person is trapped by their own sinful talk, but the godly escape from 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 person is rewarded with good things because of what they say, and the work of their hands brings them a fair return.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

15Fools think their own way is right, but a wise person listens to advice.

16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

16A fool shows his anger right away, but a sensible person ignores an insult.

17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

17A truthful witness gives honest evidence, but a false witness tells lies.

18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

18Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

19Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

21No real harm comes to the godly, but the wicked are overwhelmed by trouble.

22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

22The LORD detests lying lips, but he is delighted with people who are trustworthy.

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

23A sensible person keeps what they know to themselves, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

24Hardworking people will lead, but lazy people will be forced into labor.

25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but an encouraging word cheers it up.

26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

26The godly give good advice to their friends, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.

27A lazy person doesn’t even cook the food they caught, but a hardworking person prizes their possessions.

28In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

28The way of goodness leads to life; along that path, there is no death.