Proverbs 12:15-28
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (B)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
17 (C)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 (D)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,
(E)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 (F)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (G)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23 (H)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 (I)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 12:21 harm
Proverbs 12:15-28
New American Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 A (B)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
17 One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (D)tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a (E)lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (F)No harm happens to the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 (G)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A (H)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the [a]lazy hand will be (I)put to forced labor.
25 (J)Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a (K)good word makes it glad.
26 The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 [b]A lazy person does not [c]roast his prey,
But the (L)precious possession of a person is diligence.
28 (M)In the way of righteousness there is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:24 Lit idle
- Proverbs 12:27 Lit An indolent
- Proverbs 12:27 Or catch
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