Proverbs 12

[1] Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. [2] A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. [3] A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. [4] An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. [9] Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. [10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [11] He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. [12] The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. [13] The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. [14] A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. [16] A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. [17] He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. [18] There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. [19] The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. [21] No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. [22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. [23] A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. [25] Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. [26] The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession. [28] In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. (Proverbs 12:1-28 NKJV)