Proverbios 12

¹ Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ² A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. ³ A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. ⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. ⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. ⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. ⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. ⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. ⁹ Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. ¹⁰ A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. ¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. ¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. ¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him. ¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. ¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. ¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. ¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. ¹⁹ Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. ²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. ²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. ²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. ²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. ²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. ²⁵ Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. ²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ²⁷ The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. ²⁸ In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.