Proverbs 12:11-28

11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.

12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.

13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.

14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.

18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27The lazy do not roast The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. 28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.