12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,1
but the one who hates reproof is stupid.2
12:2 A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord3 condemns a person with wicked schemes.4
12:3 No one5 can be established6 through wickedness,
but a righteous root7 cannot be moved.
12:4 A noble wife8 is the crown9 of her husband,
but the wife10 who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.11
12:5 The plans12 of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait13 to shed innocent blood,14
but the words15 of the upright will deliver them.
12:7 The wicked are overthrown16 and perish,17
but the righteous household18 will stand.
12:8 A person19 is praised in accordance with20 his wisdom,
but the one who has a twisted mind21 is despised.
12:9 Better is a person of humble standing22 who nevertheless has a servant,23
than one who pretends to be somebody important24 yet has no food.
12:10 A righteous person cares for25 the life of his animal,
but even the most compassionate acts26 of the wicked are cruel.
12:11 The one who works27 his field will have plenty28 of food,
but whoever chases daydreams29 lacks wisdom.30
12:12 The wicked person desires a stronghold,31
but the righteous root32 endures.33
12:13 The evil person is ensnared34 by the transgression of his speech,35
but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.36
12:14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,37
and the work of his hands38 will be rendered to39 him.
12:15 The way of a fool40 is right41 in his own opinion,42
but the one who listens to advice is wise.43
12:16 A fool’s vexation44 is known at once,45
but the prudent46 overlooks47 an insult.
12:17 The faithful witness48 tells what is right,49
but a false witness50 speaks51 deceit.
12:18 Speaking recklessly52 is like the thrusts of a sword,
but the words53 of the wise bring54 healing.55
12:19 The one who tells the truth56 will endure forever,
but the one who lies57 will last only for a moment.58
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,59
but those who promote peace60 have joy.
12:21 The righteous do not encounter61 any harm,62
but the wicked are filled with calamity.63
12:22 The Lord64 abhors a person who lies,65
but those who deal truthfully66 are his delight.67
12:23 The shrewd person68 conceals69 knowledge,
but foolish people70 publicize folly.71
12:24 The diligent72 person73 will rule,
but the slothful74 will become a slave.75
12:25 Anxiety76 in a person’s heart77 weighs him down,78
but an encouraging79 word brings him joy.80
12:26 The righteous person is cautious in his friendship,81
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27 The lazy person does not roast82 his prey,
but personal possessions83 are precious to the diligent.
12:28 In the path of righteousness there is life,
but another path leads to death.84