Proverbs 12:1-14

Christian Standard Bible

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.^(A)

² One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,^(B)
but he condemns a person who schemes.^(C)

³ No one can be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.^(D)

⁴ A wife of noble character^[a] is her husband’s crown,^(E)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.^(F)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(G)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(H)

⁷ The wicked are overthrown and perish,^(I)
but the house of the righteous will stand.^(J)

⁸ A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹ Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.^(K)

¹⁰ The righteous cares about his animal’s health,^(L)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food,^(M)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.^(N)

¹² The wicked desire what evil people have caught,^[b]
but the root of the righteous is productive.

¹³ By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^(O)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^(P)

¹⁴ A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,^(Q)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.^(R)