Proverbs (Sentences), 12
[1] He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish. •
[2] He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly. •
[3] Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
[4] A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones. •
[5] The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. •
[6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. •
[7] Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. •
[8] A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. •
[9] Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. •
[10] The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel. •
[11] He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. •
[12] The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper. •
[12] He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
[13] For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress. •
[14] By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. •
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
[16] A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. •
[17] He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. •
[18] There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. •
[19] The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. •
[20] Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. •
[21] Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. •
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.
[23] A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. •
[24] The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute. •
[25] Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. •
[26] He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. •
[27] The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. •
[28] In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death. •