Proverbs 12

DOUAI-RHEIMS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.	1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.	2 Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.	3 Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a 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 just are judgments: and the counsels 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 lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.	6 The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.
7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.	7 Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.	8 A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.	9 Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.
10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.	10 The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.
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.	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 desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.	12 The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.	13 For the sins of the lips draw ruin to the evil. But the just shall escape from distress.
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.	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 he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.	15 The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.	16 The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.	17 He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.	18 He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.	19 The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.	20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.	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 they that deal faithfully please him.	22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.	23 A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.	24 The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.	25 Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.	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 deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.	27 The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
28 In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.	28 In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.