Proverbs 12 — Side by side (WEB, ASV, DBY, KJV)

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

1Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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

2A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.

2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

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

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

3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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

4A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

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

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

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

5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

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 lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver 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 are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

7Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

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

10A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

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

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

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

12The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

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

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

13In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just 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 is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15The way of a fool is right 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 that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

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

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

16The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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

17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

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

18There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

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

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

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

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

20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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

21There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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

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

22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

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

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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

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

25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

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

26The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

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

27The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

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

28In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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