12:1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline, but he who hates correction is a boor.
12:2 A good man obtains Adonai’s favor, but the schemer his condemnation.
12:3 No one is made secure by wickedness, but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.
12:4 A capable wife is a crown for her husband, but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.
12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
12:7 Once the wicked are down, it’s the end of them; but the house of the upright endures.
12:8 A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense, but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
12:9 Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.
12:10 A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.
12:11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities has no sense.
12:12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.
12:13 The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
12:14 One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words, and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.
12:15 Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.
12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
12:17 He who tells the truth furthers justice, but a false witness furthers deceit.
12:18 Idle talk can pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise can heal.
12:19 Truthful words will stand forever, lying speech but a moment.
12:20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but for those advising peace there is joy.
12:21 No harm can come to the righteous, but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai, but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
12:23 A cautious person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
12:24 The diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but a kind word cheers him up.
12:26 The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
12:27 A lazy man doesn’t roast what he hunted; but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.
12:28 In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.
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