| 12.1 |
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 12.2 |
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. |
| 12.3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
| 12.4 |
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. |
| 12.5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. |
| 12.6 |
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 12.7 |
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
| 12.8 |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. |
| 12.9 |
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. |
| 12.10 |
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| 12.11 |
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. |
| 12.12 |
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
| 12.13 |
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. |
| 12.14 |
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him. |
| 12.15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. |
| 12.16 |
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
| 12.17 |
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. |
| 12.18 |
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. |
| 12.19 |
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. |
| 12.20 |
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. |
| 12.21 |
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. |
| 12.22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. |
| 12.23 |
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. |
| 12.24 |
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
| 12.25 |
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. |
| 12.26 |
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 12.27 |
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. |
| 12.28 |
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death. |
