Provérbios 12

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but one who hates correction is stupid.  * 12:1 Pr 3:11; 5:11–13; 15:5,31–32

2 One who is good obtains favor from the  Lord,  * 12:2 Pr 8:35

but he condemns a person who schemes.  * 12:2 Pr 14:17; 24:8

3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous is immovable.  * 12:3 Ps 16:8; 21:7; Pr 10:30

4 A wife of noble character  * 12:4 Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character is her husband’s crown,  * 12:4 Pr 18:22; 19:14; 31:10

but a wife who causes shame

is like rottenness in his bones.  * 12:4 Pr 14:30

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,  * 12:6 Pr 1:11

but the speech of the upright rescues them.  * 12:6 Pr 14:2

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,  * 12:7 Jb 34:25

but the house of the righteous will stand.  * 12:7 Ps 103:17–18; Pr 10:25; Mt 7:24–27

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.  * 12:9 Pr 11:24; 13:7; Rm 12:3

10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,  * 12:10 Dt 25:4; Pr 27:23; Jnh 4:11

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,  * 12:11 Pr 24:27

but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.  * 12:11 Pr 28:19

12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught,  * 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil

but the root of the righteous is productive.

13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,  * 12:13 Pr 10:14; 13:3; 18:7

but a righteous person escapes from trouble.  * 12:13 Pr 21:23; 29:6

14 A person will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,  * 12:14 Pr 13:2; 18:20

and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.  * 12:14 Pr 1:31; 28:19; Is 3:10

15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,  * 12:15 Pr 16:2; 21:2

but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,

but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.  * 12:16 Pr 11:13; 12:23; 17:9; 29:11

17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness speaks deceit.  * 12:17 Pr 6:19; 14:5,25

18 There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword;  * 12:18 Ps 57:4

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.  * 12:18 Pr 4:22; 15:4

19 Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment.  * 12:19 Ps 52:4–5; Pr 19:9

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.  * 12:20 Pr 14:22

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,  * 12:21 Ps 91:10; 1Pt 3:13

but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the  Lord,  * 12:22 Rv 22:15

but faithful people are his delight.  * 12:22 Pr 3:32; 11:20; 15:8–9,26

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.  * 12:23 Pr 11:13; 12:16; 13:16; 15:2

24 The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor.  * 12:24 Pr 10:4; 13:4; 19:15

25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,

but a good word cheers it up.  * 12:25 Ps 94:19; Pr 15:13; 16:24; Mt 6:25–34

26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,  * 12:26 Or person guides his neighbor

but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.  * 12:26 Pr 14:22

27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,  * 12:27 Pr 19:15,24; 26:15

but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.  * 12:27 Pr 10:4; 13:4

28 There is life in the path of righteousness,

and in its path there is no death.  * 12:28 Or righteousness, but the crooked way leads to death,* 12:28 Pr 10:2; 13:14; 14:27