Proverbs 12
New King James Version
The House of the Righteous Shall Stand
12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the (A)root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4 (B)An[a] excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is (C)like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 (D)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(E)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 (F)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(G)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 (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.
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
- Proverbs 12:4 Lit. A wife of valor
- Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
- Proverbs 12:11 works or cultivates
- Proverbs 12:11 Lit. vain things
- Proverbs 12:11 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 12:21 harm
Proverbs 12
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.
2 The good obtain favour from the Lord,
but those who devise evil he condemns.
3 No one finds security by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A good wife is the crown of her husband,
but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 One is commended for good sense,
but a perverse mind is despised.
9 Better to be despised and have a servant,
than to be self-important and lack food.
10 The righteous know the needs of their animals,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11 Those who till their land will have plenty of food,
but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.
12 The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness,[a]
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.
14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
and manual labour has its reward.
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure for ever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
but the mind of a fool[b] broadcasts folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the lazy will be put to forced labour.
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous gives good advice to friends,[c]
but the way of the wicked leads astray.
27 The lazy do not roast[d] their game,
but the diligent obtain precious wealth.[e]
28 In the path of righteousness there is life,
in walking its path there is no death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or covet the catch of the wicked
- Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools
- Proverbs 12:26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain
- Proverbs 12:27 Meaning of Heb uncertain
- Proverbs 12:27 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbios 12
Biblia del Jubileo
12 ¶ El que ama el castigo ama la sabiduría; mas el que aborrece la reprensión, es carnal.
2 ¶ El bueno alcanzará favor del SEÑOR; mas él condenará al hombre de malos pensamientos.
3 ¶ El hombre no se afirmará por medio de la impiedad; mas la raíz de los justos no será movida.
4 ¶ La mujer virtuosa es corona de su marido; mas la mala, como carcoma en sus huesos.
5 ¶ Los pensamientos de los justos son rectitud; mas las astucias de los impíos, engaño.
6 ¶ Las palabras de los impíos son para asechar la sangre; mas la boca de los rectos los librará.
7 ¶ Dios trastornará a los impíos, y no serán más; pero la casa de los justos permanecerá.
8 ¶ Según su sabiduría es alabado el hombre; mas el perverso de corazón será menospreciado.
9 ¶ Mejor es el que se menosprecie y se hace esclavo, que el que se precia, y carece de pan.
10 ¶ El justo tiene misericordia aun de su bestia; mas la piedad de los impíos es crueldad.
11 ¶ El que labra su tierra, se saciará de pan; mas el que sigue a los vagabundos es falto de entendimiento.
12 ¶ Desea el impío la red de los malos; mas la raíz de los justos dará fruto.
13 ¶ El impío es enredado en la prevaricación de sus labios; mas el justo saldrá de la tribulación.
14 ¶ El hombre será saciado de bien del fruto de su boca; y la paga de las manos del hombre le será dada.
15 ¶ El camino del loco es derecho en su opinión; mas el que escucha el consejo es sabio.
16 ¶ El loco al momento da a conocer su ira; mas el que cubre la injuria es cuerdo.
17 ¶ El que habla verdad, declara justicia; mas el testigo mentiroso, engaño.
18 ¶ Hay quienes hablan como dando estocadas de espada; mas la lengua de los sabios es medicina.
19 ¶ El labio de la verdad permanecerá para siempre; mas la lengua de mentira por un momento.
20 ¶ Engaño hay en el corazón de los que piensan mal; mas alegría en el de los que piensan bien.
21 ¶ Ninguna iniquidad alcanzará al justo; mas los impíos serán llenos de mal.
22 ¶ Los labios mentirosos son abominación al SEÑOR; mas los obradores de la verdad su contentamiento.
23 ¶ El hombre cuerdo encubre su sabiduría; mas el corazón de los locos publica la locura.
24 ¶ La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará; mas la negligencia será tributaria.
25 ¶ El cuidado congojoso en el corazón del hombre, lo abate; mas la buena palabra lo alegra.
26 ¶ El justo hace reflexionar a su prójimo; mas el camino de los impíos les hace errar.
27 ¶ El engañoso ni aun asará su caza; mas el haber del hombre diligente es precioso.
28 ¶ En la vereda de la justicia está la vida; y el camino de su vereda no es muerte.
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