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align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">HCSB Parallel ESV <a href="../../bsb/proverbs/12.shtml">[BSB</a> <a href="../../csb/proverbs/12.shtml">CSB</a> <a href="../../esv/proverbs/12.shtml">ESV</a> <a href="../../hcs/proverbs/12.shtml">HCS</a> <a href="../../kjv/proverbs/12.shtml">KJV</a> <a href="../../isv/proverbs/12.shtml">ISV</a> <a href="../../nas/proverbs/12.shtml">NAS</a> <a href="../../net/proverbs/12.shtml">NET</a> <a href="../../niv/proverbs/12.shtml">NIV</a> <a href="../../nlt/proverbs/12.shtml">NLT</a> <a href="../../heb/proverbs/12.shtml">HEB]</a></div><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="50%">Holman Christian Standard Bible</td><td class="version" width="50%">English Standard Version</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span><span class="btext2">No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span><span class="btext2">An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span><span class="btext1">An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span><span class="btext2">An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="btext2">From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><span class="btext1">There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><span class="btext2">There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span><span class="btext1">No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span><span class="btext2">No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. <td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span><span class="btext2">One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. <td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span><span class="btext1">There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. <td width="50%" 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