Prov.12.1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Prov.12.1
If you love learning, you love the discipline that goes with it--how shortsighted to refuse correction!
Prov.12.1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Prov.12.1
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
Prov.12.1
To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
Prov.12.2
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Prov.12.2
A good person basks in the delight of GOD, and he wants nothing to do with devious schemers.
Prov.12.2
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
Prov.12.2
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
Prov.12.2
The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
Prov.12.3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Prov.12.3
You can't find firm footing in a swamp, but life rooted in God stands firm.
Prov.12.3
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Prov.12.3
A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
Prov.12.3
Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots.
Prov.12.4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Prov.12.4
A hearty wife invigorates her husband, but a frigid woman is cancer in the bones.
Prov.12.4
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Prov.12.4
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Prov.12.4
A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.
Prov.12.5
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Prov.12.5
The thinking of principled people makes for justice; the plots of degenerates corrupt.
Prov.12.5
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Prov.12.5
The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Prov.12.5
The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Prov.12.6
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Prov.12.6
The words of the wicked kill; the speech of the upright saves.
Prov.12.6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Prov.12.6
The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Prov.12.6
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
Prov.12.7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Prov.12.7
Wicked people fall to pieces--there's nothing to them; the homes of good people hold together.
Prov.12.7
Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
Prov.12.7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
Prov.12.7
The wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.
Prov.12.8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Prov.12.8
A person who talks sense is honored; airheads are held in contempt.
Prov.12.8
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.
Prov.12.8
A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Prov.12.8
Everyone admires a person with good sense, but a warped mind is despised.
Prov.12.9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Prov.12.9
Better to be ordinary and work for a living than act important and starve in the process.
Prov.12.9
Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
Prov.12.9
Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
Prov.12.9
It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
Prov.12.10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Prov.12.10
Good people are good to their animals; the "good-hearted" bad people kick and abuse them.
Prov.12.10
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Prov.12.10
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Prov.12.10
The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.
Prov.12.11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Prov.12.11
The one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies.
Prov.12.11
He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Prov.12.11
He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
Prov.12.11
Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.
Prov.12.12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Prov.12.12
What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin, while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life.
Prov.12.12
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Prov.12.12
The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Prov.12.12
Thieves are jealous of each other's loot, while the godly bear their own fruit.
Prov.12.13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Prov.12.13
The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.
Prov.12.13
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
Prov.12.13
The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
Prov.12.13
The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
Prov.12.14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Prov.12.14
Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.
Prov.12.14
From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
Prov.12.14
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
Prov.12.14
People can get many good things by the words they say; the work of their hands also gives them many benefits.
Prov.12.15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Prov.12.15
Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.
Prov.12.15
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Prov.12.15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Prov.12.15
Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.
Prov.12.16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Prov.12.16
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
Prov.12.16
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Prov.12.16
A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
Prov.12.16
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Prov.12.17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Prov.12.17
Truthful witness by a good person clears the air, but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.
Prov.12.17
A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
Prov.12.17
He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
Prov.12.17
An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
Prov.12.18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Prov.12.18
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Prov.12.18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Prov.12.18
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Prov.12.18
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Prov.12.19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Prov.12.19
Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.
Prov.12.19
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Prov.12.19
The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Prov.12.19
Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.
Prov.12.20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Prov.12.20
Evil scheming distorts the schemer; peace-planning brings joy to the planner.
Prov.12.20
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
Prov.12.20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Prov.12.20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Prov.12.21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Prov.12.21
No evil can overwhelm a good person, but the wicked have their hands full of it.
Prov.12.21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Prov.12.21
No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Prov.12.21
No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Prov.12.22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Prov.12.22
God can't stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.
Prov.12.22
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
Prov.12.22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Prov.12.22
The LORD hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do.
Prov.12.23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Prov.12.23
Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Prov.12.23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Prov.12.23
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Prov.12.23
Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.
Prov.12.24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Prov.12.24
The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.
Prov.12.24
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Prov.12.24
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
Prov.12.24
Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
Prov.12.25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Prov.12.25
Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.
Prov.12.25
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Prov.12.25
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
Prov.12.25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Prov.12.26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Prov.12.26
A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.
Prov.12.26
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Prov.12.26
The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Prov.12.26
The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
Prov.12.27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Prov.12.27
A lazy life is an empty life, but "early to rise" gets the job done.
Prov.12.27
The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
Prov.12.27
The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.
Prov.12.27
Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
Prov.12.28
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Prov.12.28
Good men and women travel right into life; sin's detours take you straight to hell.
Prov.12.28
In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
Prov.12.28
In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
Prov.12.28
The way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.
