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12 Bara genom undervisning kan du lära dig något. Den som inte vill bli tillrättavisad handlar dumt.

Herren gläder sig över goda människor, men fördömer dem som gör upp onda planer.

Den som gör sig oberoende av Gud förlorar allt skydd, men den som förtröstar på honom kan stå fast.

En god hustru är sin makes glädje och stolthet, men den hustru som skämmer ut sin man är som cancer i hans kropp.

En god människa tänker bara på det som är rätt. En ond människas sinne är fyllt av lögner.

De gudlösas ord innebär livsfara för andra, men det som de rättfärdiga säger hjälper dem.

Den som inte vill veta av Gud, hans familj kommer att dö ut, men de rättfärdiga lever vidare.

Alla beundrar en människa med gott förstånd, men ett dumhuvud föraktar man.

Det är bättre att smutsa ner sina händer och äta, än att vara alltför stolt för att arbeta och svälta.

10 En god människa sköter om sina djur, men den som inte lärt känna Gud är grym mot dem.

11 Intensivt arbete leder till välstånd. Det är bara en dåre som slösar bort sin tid på annat.

12 Brottslingar är avundsjuka på varandras stöldgods, medan goda människor längtar efter att få hjälpa varandra.

13 Lögner kan försätta vilken människa som helst i svårigheter, men ärlighet är bästa sättet att bli kvitt dem.

14 Den som säger sanningen och gör det som är gott känner sig tillfredsställd, för människan får det hon förtjänar.

15 En dåre tycker att han vet allting bäst, men en vis man lyssnar till råd från andra.

16 En dåre tappar lätt humöret, men en vis man håller sig lugn när han blir förolämpad.

17 Den gudfruktige är känd för att tala sanning, men den ogudaktige är känd för sina bedrägerier och lögner.

18 Onda människor tycker om att ge vassa pikar, men de visas ord helar och lindrar.

19 Sanningen går aldrig att begrava, och lögner kommer snart i dagen.

20 Falskhet och svek fyller de hjärtan som planerar det onda, men de som gör det som är gott fylls av glädje.

21 Ingen olycka drabbar de gudfruktiga, men de ogudaktiga kämpar ständigt med problem.

22 Herren tycker om dem som håller sina löften och avskyr dem som inte gör det.

23 En vis man visar inte alltid sin kunskap, men en dåre gör en stor affär av sin okunnighet.

24 Arbeta hårt, så når du resultat och får ansvar. Var lat så lyckas du aldrig.

25 Oro gör en människa nedstämd, men ett ord av uppmuntran utför underverk.

26 Den gudfruktige kan ge råd till sina vänner. De ogudaktiga däremot rusar rakt fram och går vilse.

27 Den som är lat får inte ens det han är ute efter, men den som är plikttrogen får god användning av allt han äger.

28 De gudfruktigas väg leder till livet. Varför ska de då vara rädda för döden?

12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

The House of the Righteous Shall Stand

12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.

A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

A man is not established by wickedness,
But the (A)root of the righteous cannot be moved.

(B)An[a] excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is (C)like rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
(D)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(E)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

(F)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.

A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(G)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

(H)Better is the one who is [b]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10 (I)A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 (J)He who [c]tills his land will be satisfied with (K)bread,
But he who follows [d]frivolity (L)is devoid of [e]understanding.

12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 (M)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
(N)But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 (O)A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
(P)And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.

15 (Q)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (R)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.

17 (S)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 (T)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(U)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (V)No grave [f]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (W)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 (X)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 (Y)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

25 (Z)Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But (AA)a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.

28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:4 Lit. A wife of valor
  2. Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
  3. Proverbs 12:11 works or cultivates
  4. Proverbs 12:11 Lit. vain things
  5. Proverbs 12:11 Lit. heart
  6. Proverbs 12:21 harm