12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

12:4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.

12:6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.

12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.

12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

12:11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

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

12:13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The doings of a man`s hands shall be rewarded to him.

12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

12:16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

12:17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

12:19 Truth`s lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

12:21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.

12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

12:24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.

12:25 Anxiety in a man`s heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

12:26 The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27 The slothful man doesn`t roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.