but one who hates correction is stupid.
but He condemns a man who schemes.
but the root of the righteous is immovable.
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
but the house of the righteous will stand.
but a twisted mind is despised.
than to act important but have no food.
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
but a false witness, deceit.
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
but those who promote peace have joy.
but the wicked are full of misery.
but faithful people are His delight.
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
but a good word cheers it up.
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
but another path leads to death.[d]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:4 Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character
- Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil
- Proverbs 12:26 Or man guides his neighbor
- Proverbs 12:28 Or righteousness, and in its path there is no death