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Proverbs 12 Brenton's Septuagint Translation
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but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.<p> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.<p> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.<p> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The thoughts of the righteous <i>are true</i> judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.<p> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.<p> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.<p> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The mouth of an understanding <i>man</i> is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.<p> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.<p> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.<p> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. <font color=blue>(12:11A)</font> He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.<p> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.<p> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>For the sin of <i>his</i> lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. <font color=blue>(12:13A)</font> He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.<p> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.<p> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.<p> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.<p> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.<p> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Some wound as they speak, <i>like</i> swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.<p> <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.<p> <A name="21"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><i>There is</i> deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.<p> <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.<p> <A name="23"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.<p> <A name="24"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.<p> <A name="25"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.<p> <A name="26"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.<p> <A name="27"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.<p> <A name="28"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries <i>lead</i> to death.<p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The English translation of The Septuagint by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton (1851)<br><br>Section Headings Courtesy <a href="https://berean.bible">Berean Bible</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchapnoad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>