Proverbs 12

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Whoever loves discipline, loves knowledge, stupid are those who hate correction.	1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
2 The honest obtains Yahweh's favour, the schemer incurs his condemnation.	2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
3 No one is made secure by wickedness, but nothing shakes the roots of the upright.	3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A capable wife, her husband's crown, a shameless wife, a cancer in his bones.	4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the upright are honest, the intrigues of the wicked are full of deceit.	5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are snares to shed blood, what the honest say keeps them safe.	6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
7 Once thrown down, the wicked are no more, but the house of the upright stands firm.	7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 Prudence wins praise, but a tortuous heart incurs only contempt.	8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
9 Better a common fel ow who has a slave than someone who gives himself airs and has nothing to eat.	9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
10 The upright has compassion on his animals, but the heart of the wicked is ruthless.	10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
11 Whoever works his land shall have bread and to spare, but no one who chases fantasies has anysense.	11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
12 The godless delights in the snare of the wicked, but the root of the upright bears fruit.	12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13 In the sin of the lips lies a disastrous trap, but the upright finds a way out of misfortune.	13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14 Abundance of good things is the fruit of the lips; labour brings its own return.	14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15 Fools think the way they go is straight, the wise listens to advice.	15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16 The fool shows anger straightaway, the discreet conceals dislike.	16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17 To tel the truth is to further justice, a false witness is nothing but deceit.	17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18 Thoughtless words can wound like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.	18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 Sincere lips endure for ever, the lying tongue lasts only a moment.	19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of the schemer, joy with those who give counsels of peace.	20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
21 No harm can come to the upright, but the wicked are swamped by misfortunes.	21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abhorrent to Yahweh; dear to him those who make truth their way of life.	22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
23 The discreet keeps knowledge hidden, the heart of fools proclaims their folly.	23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 For the diligent hand, authority; for the slack hand, forced labour.	24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Worry makes a heart heavy, a kindly word makes it glad.	25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 The upright shows the way to a friend; the way of the wicked leads them astray.	26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 The idle has no game to roast; diligence is anyone's most precious possession.	27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
28 In the way of uprightness is life, the ways of the vengeful lead to death.	28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.