Proverbs 12
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- 1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
- 2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
- 3A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
- 4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
- 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
- מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת
- מַחְשְׁב֣וֹתmach.she.Vot[the] plans ofH4284
- צַדִּיקִ֣ים
- צַדִּיקִ֣יםtza.di.Kimrighteous [people]H6662
- מִשְׁפָּ֑ט
- מִשְׁפָּ֑טmish.Pat[are] justiceH4941H
- תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת
- תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹתtach.bu.Lot[the] counsel ofH8458
- רְשָׁעִ֣ים
- רְשָׁעִ֣יםre.sha.'Imwicked [people]H7563
- מִרְמָֽה׃
- מִרְמָֽהmir.Mah[are] deceitH4820
- מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת
- 6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
- 7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.
- 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
- 9Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
- 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- 11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
- 12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.
- 13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
- 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.
- מִפְּרִ֣י
- פִי־
- פִיfi-[the] mouth ofH6310G
- אִ֭ישׁ
- אִ֭ישׁ'isha personH0376G
- יִשְׂבַּע־
- יִשְׂבַּעyis.ba'-he will be satisfiedH7646
- ט֑וֹב
- ט֑וֹבTovgood thing[s]H2896B
- וּגְמ֥וּל
- יְדֵי־
- יְדֵיye.dei-[the] hands ofH3027G
- אָ֝דָ֗ם
- אָ֝דָ֗ם'a.Dama personH0120G
- יָשִׁ֥יבQere, written (Ketiv): יָשׁוּב
- יָשִׁ֥יבya.shuvhe will repayH7725G
- לֽוֹ׃
- 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
- 16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- 17He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
- 18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
- 19Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
- 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.
- 21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- 22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
- 23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- 24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
- 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.
- 26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- 27The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.
- 28In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.
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