# Proverbs 12

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid. [2] The good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. [3] A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted. [4] A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. [5] The plans of the righteous are just,
but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. [6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and perish,
but the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but a twisted mind is despised. [9] Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant,
than to be self-important but lack food. [10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. [11] The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. [12] The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes. [13] An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous man escapes from trouble. [14] By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,
and the work of his hands returns to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to counsel. [16] A fool’s anger is known at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult. [17] He who speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit. [18] Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. [19] Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. [20] Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,
but the counselors of peace have joy. [21] No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble. [22] Lying lips are detestable to the LORD,
but those who deal faithfully are His delight. [23] A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor. [25] Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man,
but a good word cheers it up. [26] A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. [27] A lazy man does not roast his game,
but a diligent man prizes his possession. [28] There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 12:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/1
- Proverbs 12:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/2
- Proverbs 12:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/3
- Proverbs 12:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/4
- Proverbs 12:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/5
- Proverbs 12:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/6
- Proverbs 12:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/7
- Proverbs 12:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/8
- Proverbs 12:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/9
- Proverbs 12:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/10
- Proverbs 12:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/11
- Proverbs 12:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/12
- Proverbs 12:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/13
- Proverbs 12:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/14
- Proverbs 12:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/15
- Proverbs 12:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/16
- Proverbs 12:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/17
- Proverbs 12:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/18
- Proverbs 12:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/19
- Proverbs 12:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/20
- Proverbs 12:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/21
- Proverbs 12:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/22
- Proverbs 12:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/23
- Proverbs 12:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/24
- Proverbs 12:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/25
- Proverbs 12:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/26
- Proverbs 12:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/27
- Proverbs 12:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/12/28