Proverbs 12

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1 He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.	1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
2 The good man wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer is condemned by him.	2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
3 No man is built up by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed.	3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A worthy wife is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot 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 plans of the just are legitimate; the designs of the wicked are deceitful.	5 The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them.	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 just stands firm.	7 Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 According to his good sense a man is praised, but one with a warped mind is despised.	8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
9 Better a lowly man who supports himself than one of assumed importance who lacks bread.	9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
10 The just man takes care of his beast, but the heart of the wicked is merciless.	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 own land has food in plenty, but he who follows idle pursuits is a fool.	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 stronghold of evil men will be demolished, but the root of the just is enduring.	12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.
13 In the sin of his lips the evil man is ensnared, but the just comes free of 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 has his fill of good things, and the work of his hands comes back to reward 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 the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.	15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
16 The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult.	16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
17 He tells the truth who states what he is sure of, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.	17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
18 The prating of some men is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise is 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 forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.	19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the hands of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace 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 harm befalls the just, but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.	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 are truthful are his delight.	22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
23 A shrewd man conceals his knowledge, but the hearts of fools gush forth folly.	23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
24 The diligent hand will govern, but the slothful will be enslaved.	24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart depresses it, but a kindly word makes it glad.	25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 The just man surpasses his neighbor, 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 The slothful man catches not his prey, but the wealth of the diligent man is great.	27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
28 In the path of justice there is life, but the abominable way leads to death.	28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.