Thematic Bible

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 12:2

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

Proverbs 12:3

A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

Proverbs 12:4

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

Proverbs 12:7

The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.

Proverbs 12:8

A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse mind will be despised.

Proverbs 12:9

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

Proverbs 12:11

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked man desires the booty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.

Proverbs 12:14

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy man does not roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

Proverbs 12:28

In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.