Thematic Bible
Proverbs 12:1 (show verse)
The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2 (show verse)
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
Proverbs 12:3 (show verse)
No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.
Proverbs 12:4 (show verse)
A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5 (show verse)
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6 (show verse)
The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:7 (show verse)
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.
Proverbs 12:8 (show verse)
A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:9 (show verse)
Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
Proverbs 12:10 (show verse)
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11 (show verse)
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.
Proverbs 12:12 (show verse)
The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.
Proverbs 12:13 (show verse)
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14 (show verse)
A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
Proverbs 12:15 (show verse)
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
Proverbs 12:16 (show verse)
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:17 (show verse)
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Proverbs 12:18 (show verse)
Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:19 (show verse)
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 (show verse)
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:21 (show verse)
The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.
Proverbs 12:22 (show verse)
The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
Proverbs 12:23 (show verse)
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
Proverbs 12:24 (show verse)
The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.
Proverbs 12:25 (show verse)
Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.
Proverbs 12:26 (show verse)
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:27 (show verse)
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
Proverbs 12:28 (show verse)
In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.