# Proverbs 12 [[Prov-11|← Proverbs 11]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-13|Proverbs 13 →]] *** ###### v1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ###### v2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. ###### v3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. ###### v4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. ###### v5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. ###### v6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. ###### v7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. ###### v8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. ###### v9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. ###### v10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ###### v11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. ###### v12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. ###### v13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. ###### v14 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. ###### v15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. ###### v16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. ###### v17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. ###### v18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. ###### v19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. ###### v20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. ###### v21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. ###### v22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. ###### v23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. ###### v24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. ###### v25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. ###### v26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ###### v27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. ###### v28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death. *** [[Prov-11|← Proverbs 11]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-13|Proverbs 13 →]]