Proverbs Chapter 12
Proverbs is the 20th book in the Holy Bible.
This page contains Proverbs 12:1 to Proverbs 12:9.
Browse to all the verses of Proverbs by clicking the page number below the chapter list.
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Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 12:3
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Proverbs 12:4
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:8
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:9
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 12:14
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
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