Proverbs 12
1To learn, you must love discipline;
2The LORD approves of those who are good,
3Wickedness never brings stability,
4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
5The plans of the godly are just;
6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
7The wicked die and disappear,
8A sensible person wins admiration,
9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
10The godly care for their animals,
11A hard worker has plenty of food,
12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
13The wicked are trapped by their own words,
14Wise words bring many benefits,
15Fools think their own way is right,
16A fool is quick-tempered,
17An honest witness tells the truth;
18Some people make cutting remarks,
19Truthful words stand the test of time,
20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
21No harm comes to the godly,
22The LORD detests lying lips,
23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
24Work hard and become a leader;
25Worry weighs a person down;
26The godly give good advice to their friends;
27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
28The way of the godly leads to life;