Proverbs 12:1-28 ESV

[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. [2] A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. [3] No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. [4] An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. [7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. [8] A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. [9] Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. [10] Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. [11] Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. [12] Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. [13] An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. [14] From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. [16] The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. [17] Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. [18] There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. [19] Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. [21] No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. [22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. [23] A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. [24] The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. [25] Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. [26] One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. [27] Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. [28] In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.