| Chapter 12 |
1 | He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. |
2 | He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. |
3 | Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved. |
4 | A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. |
5 | The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. |
7 | Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. |
8 | A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. |
9 | Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. |
10 | The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel. |
11 | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. |
12 | The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper. |
13 | For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. |
14 | By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. |
15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels. |
16 | A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. |
17 | He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. |
18 | There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. |
19 | The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. |
20 | Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. |
21 | Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. |
22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him. |
23 | A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. |
24 | The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute. |
25 | Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. |
26 | He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. |
27 | The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. |
28 | In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death. |