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Proverbs 12 (WEBP)

[1] Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
[2] A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
[3] A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
[4] A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
[6] The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
[8] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
[9] Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
[10] A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
[11] He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
[12] The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
[13] An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
[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.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
[16] A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
[17] He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
[18] There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
[19] Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
[21] No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
[23] A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
[24] The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
[25] Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
[26] A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
[27] The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
[28] In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.

Scripture quotations are taken from The World English Bible™ of eBible.org, 2020 stable text edition. It is in the public domain.

King James w/Strong’s #s

Proverbs 12 (KJVS)

[1] Whoso loveth () instruction loveth () knowledge: but he that hateth () reproof [is] brutish.
[2] A good [man] obtaineth () favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. ()
[3] A man shall not be established () by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. ()
[4] A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed () [is] as rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.
[6] The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait () for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver () them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown, () and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. ()
[8] A man shall be commended () according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse () heart shall be despised.
[9] [He that is] despised, () and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth () himself, and lacketh bread.
[10] A righteous [man] regardeth () the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
[11] He that tilleth () his land shall be satisfied () with bread: but he that followeth () vain [persons is] void of understanding.
[12] The wicked desireth () the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth () [fruit].
[13] The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out () of trouble.
[14] A man shall be satisfied () with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered () () () unto him.
[15] The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth () unto counsel [is] wise.
[16] A fool’s wrath is presently known: () but a prudent [man] covereth () shame.
[17] [He that] speaketh () truth sheweth forth () righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
[18] There is that speaketh () like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
[19] The lip of truth shall be established () for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment. ()
[20] Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine () evil: but to the counsellors () of peace [is] joy.
[21] There shall no evil happen () to the just: but the wicked shall be filled () with mischief.
[22] Lying lips [are] abomination to the Lord: but they that deal () truly [are] his delight.
[23] A prudent man concealeth () knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth () foolishness.
[24] The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: () but the slothful shall be under tribute.
[25] Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: () but a good word maketh it glad. ()
[26] The righteous [is] more excellent () than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth () them.
[27] The slothful [man] roasteth () not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
[28] In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

Young’s Literal Translation

Proverbs 12 (YLT)

[1] Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof is brutish.
[2] The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
[3] A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
[4] A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wicked-deceit.
[6] The words of the wicked are: ‘Lay wait for blood,’ And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
[7] Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
[8] According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
[9] Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
[10] The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
[11] Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
[12] The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
[13] In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
[14] From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man’s hands returneth to him.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
[16] The fool-in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
[17] Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness-deceit.
[18] A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
[19] The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment-a tongue of falsehood.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
[21] No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
[22] An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
[23] A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
[24] The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
[25] Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
[26] The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
[27] The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
[28] In the path of righteousness is life, And in the way of that path is no death!