Proverbs 12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)
3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.(D)
4 A capable wife[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 leads to deceit.
8 A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(K)
10 A righteous man 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 men have,[b]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
14 A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,(Q)
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.(R)
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(S)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(T)
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.(U)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(V)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(W)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(X)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(Y)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(Z)
but the wicked are full of misery.
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(AC)
24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.(AD)
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(AE)
26 A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[c]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(AF)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:4 Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character
- Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil
- Proverbs 12:26 Or man guides his neighbor
- Proverbs 12:28 Or righteousness, and in its path there is no death
Proverbs 12
EasyEnglish Bible
12 Do you want to know the right way to live?
Then you must accept it when people warn you that you have done something wrong.
Only stupid people hate it when people warn them.
2 The Lord helps good people.
But he punishes people who want to do evil things.
3 No one can use wicked things to make himself safe.
But a righteous person has strong roots.
4 A good wife will bring honour to her husband, like a crown.
But a wife who brings shame to her husband will take away his strength.
5 Righteous people want to do things that are right.
But do not trust the advice of wicked people.
6 The words of wicked people are like a trap that will kill good people.
But the words of honest people will save people's lives.
7 Wicked people soon come to an end and they disappear.
But the families of righteous people will continue to be strong.
8 People will praise a wise person, as much as his wisdom deserves.
But no one will respect a person who is stupid.
9 It is better to be a humble person who has a servant
than a proud person who has no food to eat.
10 Righteous people take care of their animals.
But wicked people are cruel even when they think they are kind.
11 A farmer who works hard will have plenty of food to eat.
But anyone who works only on useless things is foolish.
12 Wicked people want to take the things that other bad people have.
But righteous people remain strong, with deep roots.
13 The lies of evil people put them in trouble.
But righteous people escape from trouble.
14 If you say good things, you will receive good things that make you happy.
You will receive what you deserve from the things that you do.
15 Foolish people always do what seems right to them.
But wise people listen to advice from others.
16 When a fool becomes angry, everybody knows it!
But a careful person keeps quiet when someone insults him.
17 Honest people speak the truth in court.
But a person who tells lies never says what is true.
18 If you speak in a careless way, you may hurt other people.
But when wise people speak, it makes people feel well.
19 True words continue to be true for ever.
But people quickly see that lies are lies.
20 Someone who wants to cause trouble has a mind that is full of lies.
But someone who wants to bring peace has a mind that is full of joy.
21 Trouble keeps away from righteous people.
But wicked people have trouble all the time.
22 The Lord hates people who tell lies.
But he is pleased with people who do what they promise to do.
23 Careful people keep quiet about how much they know.
But foolish people show everyone how silly they are.
24 If you work hard, you will become a leader.
But if you are lazy, you will become a slave.
25 If you worry all the time, it will make you sad.
But kind words will make you happy.
26 A righteous person gives good advice to his friends.
But wicked people are always taking the wrong path.
27 A lazy person does not cook the animals that he has caught.
But if you work hard, you will enjoy many valuable things.
28 If you do what is right, you will find true life.
Along that path, there is no death.
箴言 12
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
12 喜爱管教的喜爱知识，
厌恶责备的愚不可及。
2 善良的人蒙耶和华赐恩，
诡诈的人被耶和华定罪。
3 人不能靠恶行坚立自己，
义人的根基却不会动摇。
4 贤德的妻子是丈夫的冠冕，
无耻的妻子如丈夫的骨瘤。
5 义人的心思公平正直，
恶人的计谋阴险诡诈。
6 恶人的言语暗藏杀机，
正直人的口拯救生命。
7 恶人覆灭不复存在，
义人的家屹立不倒。
8 人有智慧受称赞，
心术不正遭唾弃。
9 地位卑微却有仆人，
胜过自高却饿肚子。
10 义人顾惜自己的牲畜，
恶人的怜悯也是残忍。
11 努力耕耘者丰衣足食；
追求虚荣者愚不可及。
12 恶人贪恋坏人的赃物，
义人的根结出硕果。
13 恶人被自己的恶言所困，
但义人可以脱离险境。
14 口出良言，饱尝美福；
双手勤劳，终得回报。
15 愚人自以为是，
智者肯听劝诫。
16 愚人难压怒气，
明哲忍辱负重。
17 忠实的证人讲真话，
作伪证者满口谎言。
18 出言不慎犹如利剑伤人，
智者之言却能医治创伤。
19 诚实的口永远长存，
撒谎的舌转瞬即逝。
20 图谋恶事的心怀诡诈，
劝人和睦的喜乐洋溢。
21 义人无往不利，
恶人灾祸连连。
22 耶和华厌恶说谎的嘴，
祂喜爱行为诚实的人。
23 明哲不露锋芒，
愚人心吐愚昧。
24 殷勤的手必掌权，
懒惰者必做奴仆。
25 忧虑的心使人消沉，
一句良言振奋人心。
26 义人引人走正路，
恶人领人入歧途。
27 懒汉不烤猎物，
勤快人得资财。
28 公义的道上有生命，
公义的路上无死亡。
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