4
A capable wife(a) is her husband’s crown,(E)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.(F)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.(F)
10
A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(L)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
14
A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,(Q)
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.(R)
by the words of his mouth,(Q)
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.(R)
18
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(V)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(W)
like a piercing sword;(V)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(W)
Footnotes:
a.
Proverbs 12:4: Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character
b.
Proverbs 12:12: Or desire a stronghold of evil
c.
Proverbs 12:26: Or man guides his neighbor
d.
Proverbs 12:28: Or righteousness, and in its path there is no death