Proverbs 12

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

1 Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. Favorite Save Copy Share

2 Proverbs 12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. Favorite Save Copy Share

3 Proverbs 12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. Favorite Save Copy Share

4 Proverbs 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. Favorite Save Copy Share

5 Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. Favorite Save Copy Share

6 Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. Favorite Save Copy Share

7 Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. Favorite Save Copy Share

8 Proverbs 12:8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. Favorite Save Copy Share

9 Proverbs 12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. Favorite Save Copy Share

10 Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. Favorite Save Copy Share

11 Proverbs 12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. Favorite Save Copy Share

12 Proverbs 12:12 The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. Favorite Save Copy Share

13 Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. Favorite Save Copy Share

14 Proverbs 12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him. Favorite Save Copy Share

15 Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. Favorite Save Copy Share

16 Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. Favorite Save Copy Share

17 Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. Favorite Save Copy Share

18 Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. Favorite Save Copy Share

19 Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Favorite Save Copy Share

20 Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. Favorite Save Copy Share

21 Proverbs 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. Favorite Save Copy Share

22 Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. Favorite Save Copy Share

23 Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. Favorite Save Copy Share

24 Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor. Favorite Save Copy Share

25 Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. Favorite Save Copy Share

26 Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. Favorite Save Copy Share

27 Proverbs 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence. Favorite Save Copy Share

28 Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. Favorite Save Copy Share