12:1  Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2  A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

12:3  A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

12:4  A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

12:6  The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.

12:7  The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.

12:8  A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

12:9  Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

12:10  A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

12:11  He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

12:12  The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.

12:13  An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

12:14  A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

12:16  A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

12:17  He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

12:18  There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

12:19  Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

12:21  No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

12:22  Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.

12:23  A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

12:24  The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.

12:25  Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

12:26  A righteous person is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27  The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

12:28  In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.