Proverbs 12

1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.Cross-references: Ps 32:9 · Ps 92:6 · Ps 119:27 · Ps 119:97 · Prov 2:10 · Prov 5:12 · +7 more

2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.Cross-references: Ps 9:15 · Ps 112:5 · Prov 1:31 · Prov 6:18 · Prov 8:35 · Eccl 8:8 · +3 more

3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.Cross-references: 1Sam 25:33 · Job 5:3 · Job 15:29 · Job 20:5 · Job 27:16 · Ps 15:5 · +5 more

4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.Cross-references: Prov 14:1 · Prov 14:30 · Prov 19:13 · Prov 21:9 · Prov 21:19 · Prov 27:15 · +4 more

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.Cross-references: Ps 12:2 · Ps 36:2 · Ps 41:6 · Ps 119:15 · Ps 139:23 · Ps 140:1 · +9 more

6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.Cross-references: 2Sam 17:1 · Esth 4:7 · Esth 7:4 · Prov 1:11 · Prov 14:3 · Isa 59:7 · +5 more

7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.Cross-references: 2Sam 7:16 · 2Sam 7:26 · Esth 9:6 · Esth 9:14 · Job 5:3 · Job 11:20 · +13 more

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.Cross-references: Gen 41:39 · 1Sam 13:13 · 1Sam 16:18 · 1Sam 18:30 · 1Sam 25:17 · Ps 132:18 · +13 more

9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.Cross-references: Prov 13:7 · Luke 14:11

10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Cross-references: Gen 33:13 · Gen 37:26 · Num 22:28 · Deut 25:4 · Judg 1:7 · 1Sam 11:2 · +4 more

11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.Cross-references: Gen 3:19 · Judg 9:4 · Ps 26:4 · Ps 128:2 · Prov 1:10 · Prov 4:14 · +16 more

12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.Cross-references: Ps 1:3 · Ps 9:15 · Ps 10:9 · Prov 1:17 · Prov 10:15 · Prov 29:5 · +10 more

13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.Cross-references: Gen 48:16 · 2Sam 4:9 · 1Ki 2:23 · Ps 5:6 · Ps 34:19 · Ps 64:8 · +10 more

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.Cross-references: Ps 63:5 · Prov 13:2 · Prov 15:23 · Prov 18:20 · Isa 3:10 · Matt 10:41 · +4 more

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.Cross-references: Prov 1:5 · Prov 3:7 · Prov 9:9 · Prov 14:12 · Prov 14:16 · Prov 16:2 · +11 more

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.Cross-references: 1Sam 20:30 · 1Ki 19:1 · Prov 10:12 · Prov 14:33 · Prov 16:22 · Prov 17:9 · +3 more

17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:14 · Prov 6:19 · Prov 14:5 · Prov 14:25 · Prov 19:5 · Prov 19:28 · +6 more

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.Cross-references: Ps 52:2 · Ps 57:4 · Ps 59:7 · Ps 64:3 · Prov 4:22 · Prov 10:20 · +9 more

19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.Cross-references: Job 20:5 · Ps 52:4 · Prov 19:9 · Zech 1:4 · Matt 24:35 · Acts 5:3

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.Cross-references: Prov 12:12 · Prov 26:24 · Isa 9:6 · Jer 17:16 · Zech 6:13 · Matt 5:9 · +5 more

21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.Cross-references: Ps 91:10 · Prov 1:31 · Prov 14:14 · Jer 13:12 · Hab 2:16 · Rom 8:28 · +4 more

22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.Cross-references: Ps 5:6 · Prov 6:16 · Prov 11:1 · Prov 11:20 · Prov 15:8 · Isa 9:15 · +5 more

23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.Cross-references: Prov 10:14 · Prov 10:19 · Prov 11:13 · Prov 13:16 · Prov 15:2 · Eccl 10:3 · +1 more

24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.Cross-references: Gen 49:15 · 1Ki 9:21 · 1Ki 11:28 · 1Ki 12:20 · Prov 10:4 · Prov 12:27 · +8 more

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.Cross-references: Neh 2:1 · Ps 38:6 · Ps 42:11 · Prov 12:18 · Prov 14:10 · Prov 15:13 · +11 more

26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.Cross-references: Ps 16:3 · Ps 18:12 · Prov 12:13 · Prov 17:27 · Matt 5:46 · Luke 6:32 · +6 more

27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.Cross-references: Ps 37:16 · Prov 13:4 · Prov 15:16 · Prov 16:8 · Prov 23:2 · Prov 26:15

28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.Cross-references: Deut 30:15 · Prov 8:35 · Prov 9:11 · Prov 10:16 · Prov 11:19 · Ezek 18:9 · +7 more