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class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">NET Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/net/esv/proverbs/12.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,</p><p class="poetry2">but the one who hates reproof is stupid.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>A good person obtains favor from the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>,</p><p class="poetry2">but the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> condemns a person with wicked schemes.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>No one can be established through wickedness,</p><p class="poetry2">but a righteous root cannot be moved.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A noble wife is the crown of her husband,</p><p class="poetry2">but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>The plans of the righteous are just;</p><p class="poetry2">the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood,</p><p class="poetry2">but the words of the upright will deliver them.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The wicked are overthrown and perish,</p><p class="poetry2">but the righteous household will stand.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom,</p><p class="poetry2">but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant,</p><p class="poetry2">than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A righteous person cares for the life of his animal,</p><p class="poetry2">but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The one who works his field will have plenty of food,</p><p class="poetry2">but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The wicked person desires a stronghold,</p><p class="poetry2">but the righteous root endures.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech,</p><p class="poetry2">but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,</p><p class="poetry2">and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The way of a fool is right in his own opinion,</p><p class="poetry2">but the one who listens to advice is wise.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A fool’s annoyance is known at once,</p><p class="poetry2">but the prudent overlooks an insult.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The faithful witness tells what is right,</p><p class="poetry2">but a false witness speaks deceit.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword,</p><p class="poetry2">but the words of the wise bring healing.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The one who tells the truth will endure forever,</p><p class="poetry2">but the one who lies will last only for a moment.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,</p><p class="poetry2">but those who promote peace have joy.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>The righteous do not encounter any harm,</p><p class="poetry2">but the wicked are filled with calamity.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> abhors a person who lies,</p><p class="poetry2">but those who deal truthfully are his delight.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The shrewd person conceals knowledge,</p><p class="poetry2">but foolish people publicize folly.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The diligent person will rule,</p><p class="poetry2">but the slothful will become a slave.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,</p><p class="poetry2">but an encouraging word brings him joy.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>The righteous person is cautious in his friendship,</p><p class="poetry2">but the way of the wicked leads them astray.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The lazy person does not roast his prey,</p><p class="poetry2">but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>In the path of righteousness there is life,</p><p class="poetry2">but another path leads to death.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="http://netbible.com/">NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com.<br />Used by permission. 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