Proverbs
capítulo 12
verso 1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
verso 2
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
verso 3
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
verso 4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
verso 5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
verso 6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
verso 7
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
verso 8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
verso 9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
verso 10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
verso 11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
verso 12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
verso 13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
verso 14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
verso 15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
verso 16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
verso 17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
verso 18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
verso 19
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
verso 20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
verso 21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
verso 22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
verso 23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
verso 24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
verso 25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
verso 26
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
verso 27
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
verso 28
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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