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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked |
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| Proverbs 12:1 |
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But
he who hates reproof is stupid. |
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| Proverbs 12:2 |
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A good man will obtain favor from the LORD,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil. |
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| Proverbs 12:3 |
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A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved. |
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| Proverbs 12:4 |
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. |
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| Proverbs 12:5 |
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The thoughts of the righteous are just, But
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
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| Proverbs 12:6 |
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. |
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| Proverbs 12:7 |
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But
the house of the righteous will stand. |
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| Proverbs 12:8 |
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A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse mind will be despised. |
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| Proverbs 12:9 |
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Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has
a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. |
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| Proverbs 12:10 |
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A righteous man has regard for the life of his
animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. |
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| Proverbs 12:11 |
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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. |
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| Proverbs 12:12 |
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The wicked man desires the booty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit. |
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| Proverbs 12:13 |
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An evil man is ensnared by the transgression
of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. |
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| Proverbs 12:14 |
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A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit
of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him. |
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| Proverbs 12:15 |
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. |
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| Proverbs 12:16 |
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A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent
man conceals dishonor. |
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| Proverbs 12:17 |
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He who speaks truth tells what is right, But
a false witness, deceit. |
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| Proverbs 12:18 |
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts
of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
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| Proverbs 12:19 |
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Truthful lips will be established forever, But
a lying tongue is only for a moment. |
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| Proverbs 12:20 |
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy. |
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| Proverbs 12:21 |
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No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked
are filled with trouble. |
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| Proverbs 12:22 |
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But
those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
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| Proverbs 12:23 |
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A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart
of fools proclaims folly. |
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| Proverbs 12:24 |
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The hand of the diligent will rule, But the
slack hand will be put to forced labor. |
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| Proverbs 12:25 |
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But
a good word makes it glad. |
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| Proverbs 12:26 |
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The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But
the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
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| Proverbs 12:27 |
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A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the
precious possession of a man is diligence. |
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| Proverbs 12:28 |
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In the way of righteousness is life, And in
its pathway there is no death. |
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