Proverbs 12

12 ¹Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is senseless. ²A good man obtains favor from our Father, but he condemns the man who schemes evil. ³No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. ⁴A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but one who brings shame is like decay in his bones. ⁵The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. ⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues the innocent. ⁷The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. ⁸A person is praised according to their good sense, but one with a warped mind is despised. ⁹Better to be lowly and have a servant than to pretend to greatness and go hungry. ¹⁰The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but even the mercy of the wicked is cruel. ¹¹Whoever works their land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases worthless pursuits lacks sense. ¹²The wicked crave the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. ¹³An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but the righteous escapes from trouble. ¹⁴From the fruit of their words a person is filled with good things, and the work of their hands comes back to reward them. ¹⁵The way of a fool seems right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice. ¹⁶A fool shows his anger at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. ¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies. ¹⁸Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. ¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. ²⁰Deceit fills the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy belongs to those who promote peace. ²¹No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked are full of trouble. ²²Lying lips are detestable to our Father, but those who act faithfully are his delight. ²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but the heart of fools blurts out foolishness. ²⁴Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. ²⁵Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. ²⁶The righteous guide their neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ²⁷The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent prize their possessions. ²⁸In the path of righteousness there is life, and along that way there is no death.