Proverbs 12
King James Version
12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 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.
Proverbs 12
Amplified Bible
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
12 Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
2
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
3
A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.
4
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.(A)
5
The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6
The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],
But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
7
The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,
But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
8
A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
9
[a]Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.
10
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.(B)
11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
12
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.
13
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
14
A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].
15
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.(C)
16
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
17
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21
No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.(D)
22
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.(E)
23
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.(F)
24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.(G)
26
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27
The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].
28
In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].(H)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:9 This is the first of many verses in Proverbs that use the “better...than” construction to emphasize contrasting positions.
Proverbios 12
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
12 El que ama la instrucción[a] ama el conocimiento,
Pero el que odia la reprensión es torpe.
2 El bueno alcanzará el favor del Señor(A),
Pero Él condenará al hombre de malos designios.
3 El hombre no se afianzará por medio de la impiedad(B),
Y la raíz de los justos no será removida(C).
4 La mujer virtuosa es corona de su marido(D),
Pero la que lo avergüenza es como podredumbre en sus huesos(E).
5 Los pensamientos de los justos son rectos,
Los consejos de los impíos, engañosos.
6 Las palabras de los impíos son asechanzas sangrientas(F),
Pero a los rectos su boca los librará(G).
7 Los impíos son derribados y ya no existen(H),
Pero la casa de los justos permanecerá(I).
8 El hombre será alabado conforme a su discernimiento,
Pero el perverso de corazón será despreciado.
9 Más vale el poco estimado que tiene siervo,
Que el que se alaba y carece de pan.
10 El justo se preocupa de la vida de su ganado(J),
Pero las entrañas de los impíos son crueles.
11 El que labra su tierra se saciará de pan(K),
Pero el que persigue lo vano carece de entendimiento[b].
12 El impío codicia el botín[c] de los malos(L),
Pero la raíz de los justos da fruto(M).
13 En la transgresión de sus labios se enreda el malvado[d],
Pero el justo escapará del apuro(N).
14 Por el fruto de su boca cada uno se saciará de bien(O),
Y las obras de las manos del hombre volverán a él(P).
15 El camino del necio es recto a sus propios ojos(Q),
Pero el que escucha consejos es sabio.
16 El enojo del necio(R) se conoce al instante,
Pero el prudente oculta la deshonra.
17 El que habla[e] verdad declara lo que es justo,
Pero el testigo falso, falsedad.
18 Hay quien habla sin tino como golpes de espada(S),
Pero la lengua de los sabios sana(T).
19 Los labios veraces permanecerán para siempre,
Pero la lengua mentirosa, solo por un momento(U).
20 Hay engaño en el corazón de los que traman el mal,
Pero gozo en los consejeros de paz.
21 Ningún daño sobreviene al justo(V),
Pero los impíos están llenos de pesares.
22 Los labios mentirosos son abominación al Señor(W),
Pero los que obran fielmente son Su deleite.
23 El hombre prudente oculta su conocimiento,
Pero el corazón de los necios proclama su necedad(X).
24 La mano de los diligentes gobernará,
Pero la indolencia será sujeta a trabajos forzados(Y).
25 La ansiedad en el corazón del hombre lo deprime(Z),
Pero la buena palabra(AA) lo alegra.
26 El justo es guía para su prójimo,
Pero el camino de los impíos los extravía.
27 El indolente[f] no asa[g] su presa,
Pero la posesión más preciosa del hombre es la diligencia(AB).
28 En la senda de la justicia está la vida(AC),
Y en su camino no hay muerte.
Footnotes
- Proverbios 12:1 O disciplina.
- Proverbios 12:11 Lit. corazón.
- Proverbios 12:12 Lit. la red.
- Proverbios 12:13 Lit. de los labios hay perversa trampa.
- Proverbios 12:17 Lit. respira.
- Proverbios 12:27 Lit. La indolencia.
- Proverbios 12:27 O caza.
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