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29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1

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

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

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge;

But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

²A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;

But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

³A man shall not be established by wickedness;

But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

⁴A worthy woman is the crown of her husband;

But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just;

But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood;

But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷The wicked are overthrown, and are not;

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant,

Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast;

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread;

But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

¹²The wicked desireth the net of evil men;

But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man;

But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth;

And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;

But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

¹⁶A fool's vexation is presently known;

But a prudent man concealeth shame.

¹⁷He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;

But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword;

But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be established for ever;

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;

But they that deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge;

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule;

But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop;

But a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶The righteous is a guide to his neighbor;

But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

²⁷The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting;

But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

²⁸In the way of righteousness is life;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool.

²¶ A good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned.

³¶ A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall flourish.

⁴¶ A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite.

⁵¶ The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶¶ The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷¶ The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall not be found; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸¶ A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised.

⁹¶ Better is a poor man who serves himself than one who is proud and yet lacks bread.

¹⁰¶ A righteous man regards the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed.

¹¹¶ He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding.

¹²¶ The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous shall sprout.

¹³¶ The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴¶ A good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.

¹⁵¶ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶¶ A fool's wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.

¹⁷¶ A righteous man speaks truth as it is evident; but a false witness is deceptive.

¹⁸¶ There are those whose speech is like the piercing of a sword; but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹¶ The lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked.

²⁰¶ Deceit is in the heart of the wicked who plot evil; but those who give counsel of peace shall have joy.

²¹¶ A deceitful thing is not good in the eyes of the righteous; but the wicked are filled with mischief.

²²¶ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but those who deal truly are his delight.

²³¶ A prudent man is the seat of knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaims evil.

²⁴¶ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the deceitful shall be under tribute.

²⁵¶ A fearful word troubles a man's heart; but a good word makes it glad.

²⁶¶ A righteous man gives good counsel to his neighbor; but the way of the wicked shall lead them astray.

²⁷¶ The deceitful man shall not find his prey; but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

²⁸¶ In the way of righteousness is life; but the way of animosity leads to death. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ²A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. ³A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. ⁴A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. ⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous. ⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men. ⁷The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. ⁸A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised. ⁹Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread. ¹⁰A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. ¹¹He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense. ¹²The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm. ¹³An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. ¹⁴From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. ¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. ¹⁶The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult. ¹⁷He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. ¹⁸There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. ¹⁹Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. ²⁰Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy. ²¹No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. ²²Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. ²³A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly. ²⁴The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. ²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ²⁶A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ²⁷A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. ²⁸In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. ²A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man. ³A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. ⁴A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife 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 them. ⁷Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. ⁸A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised. ⁹Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. ¹⁰A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. ¹¹He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. ¹²The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. ¹³An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. ¹⁴From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. ¹⁵The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. ¹⁶A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. ¹⁷A truthful witness 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. ²⁰There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace. ²¹No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. ²²The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. ²³A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. ²⁴Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. ²⁵An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. ²⁶A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ²⁷The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions. ²⁸In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.

²A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

³A man shall not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

⁴A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
But the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant,
Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

¹⁰A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹²The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
But the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷He who is truthful testifies honestly,
But a false witness lies.

¹⁸There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹Truth's lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
But those who do the truth are his delight.

²³A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
But laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
But a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷The slothful man doesn't roast his game,
But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

²⁸In the way of righteousness is life;
In its path there is no death.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.

²A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD,
but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

³A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

⁴A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant,
than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

¹⁰A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹²The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.

¹⁸There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹Truth's lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷The slothful man doesn't roast his game,
but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

²⁸In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 12:1-28 ¹HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool.

²A good man obtains the favor of Yahvah; but a wicked man will be condemned.

³A man will not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will flourish.

⁴A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite.

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

⁷The wicked will be overthrown, and will not be found; but the house of the righteous will stand.

⁸A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding will be despised.

⁹Better is a poor man who serves himself than one who is proud yet lacks bread.

¹⁰A righteous man regards the life of his animal; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed.

¹¹He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding.

¹²The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous will sprout.

¹³The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous will come out of trouble.

¹⁴A good man will be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the compansation of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶A fool's wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.

¹⁷A righteous man speaks truth as it is evident; but a false witness is deceptive.

¹⁸There are those whose speech is like the piercing of a sword; but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹The lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of the wicked who plot evil; but those who give counsel of peace will have joy.

²¹A deceitful thing is not good in the eyes of the righteous; but the wicked are filled with mischief.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Yahvah; but those who deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man is the seat of knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaims evil.

²⁴The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the deceitful will be under tribute.

²⁵A fearful word troubles a man's heart; but a good word makes it glad.

²⁶A righteous man gives good counsel to his neighbor; but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

²⁷The deceitful man will not find his prey; but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

²⁸In the way of righteousness is life; but the way of animosity leads to death. (BRB)