Proverbs 12

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.	1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.	2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.	3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.	4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.	5 The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.	6 The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.	7 Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.	8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
9 Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.	9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.	10 The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.
11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.	11 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever continually pursues leisure is most foolish. Whoever is soothed by lingering over wine leaves behind contempt in his strongholds.
12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.	12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.	13 For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.
14 From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.	14 By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.	15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.	16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
17 He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.	17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.	18 He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
19 Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.	19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.	20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.	21 Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.	22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.	23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.	24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.	25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.	26 He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
27 A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.	27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
28 In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.	28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.