Proverbs 12:1-28 ICB

[1] Anyone who loves learning accepts being corrected. But a person who hates being corrected is stupid. [2] The Lord is pleased with a good person. But he will punish anyone who plans evil. [3] Doing evil brings a person no safety at all. But a good person has safety and security. [4] A good wife is like a crown for her husband. But a disgraceful wife is like a disease in his bones. [5] The plans that good people make are fair. But the advice of the wicked will trick you. [6] The wicked talk of killing people. But the words of good people will save them. [7] Wicked people die and leave nothing behind. But a good man's family goes on. [8] A wise person is praised. But a stupid person is not respected. [9] A person might not be important but still have a servant. He is better off than someone who acts important but has no food. [10] A good man takes care of his animals. But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. [11] The person who works his land will have plenty of food. But the one who chases useless dreams isn't wise. [12] Evil people want what other evil people have stolen. But good people want to give to others. [13] Evil people are trapped by their evil talk. But good people stay out of trouble. [14] A person will be rewarded for what he says. And he will also be rewarded for what he does. [15] A foolish person thinks he is doing right. But a wise person listens to advice. [16] A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset. But a wise person ignores an insult. [17] An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies. [18] Careless words stab like a sword. But wise words bring healing. [19] Truth will last forever. But lies last only a moment. [20] Those who plan evil mean to lie. But those who plan peace will be happy. [21] No harm comes to a good person. But an evil person's life is full of trouble. [22] The Lord hates those who tell lies. But he is pleased with those who do what they promise. [23] A wise person keeps what he knows to himself. But a foolish person shows how foolish he is. [24] Hard workers will become leaders. But those who are lazy will be slaves. [25] Worry makes a person feel as if he is carrying a heavy load. But a kind word cheers up a person. [26] A good person takes advice from his friends. But an evil person is easily led to do wrong. [27] A lazy person catches no food to cook. But a hard worker will have great wealth. [28] Doing what is right is the way to life. But there is another way that leads to death.