Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 12

¹ He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
² He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
³ Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
⁴ A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
⁵ The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
⁷ Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
⁸ A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
⁹ Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
¹⁰ The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
¹² The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
¹³ For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
¹⁴ By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
¹⁶ A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
¹⁷ He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
¹⁸ There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
²¹ Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
²³ A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
²⁴ The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
²⁵ Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
²⁶ He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
²⁷ The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
²⁸ In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 12

¹ Whoever loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
² A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn.
³ A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and is destitute of bread.
¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
¹⁶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
¹⁷ He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.
²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
²² Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.
²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
²⁸ In the way of righteousness is life; and in the path of it there is no death.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 12

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

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 12

¹ Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
² A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
³ A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
⁴ A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
⁶ The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
⁷ Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
⁸ A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
¹⁰ A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
¹³ In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
¹⁴ A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
¹⁶ The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
¹⁷ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
¹⁸ There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
²¹ There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
²² Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
²⁶ The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
²⁷ The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
²⁸ In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 12

¹ Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
² A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
³ A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
⁶ The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
¹⁶ A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
¹⁷ He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
¹⁸ There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
²¹ There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
²² Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
²⁶ The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.
²⁸ In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 12

¹ A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.
² A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.
³ No man will make himself safe through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved.
⁴ A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.
⁵ The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.
⁶ The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.
⁷ Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
⁸ A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
⁹ He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.
¹⁰ An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
¹¹ He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
¹² The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
¹³ In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
¹⁴ From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
¹⁵ The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
¹⁶ A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
¹⁷ The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
¹⁸ There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
¹⁹ True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
²¹ No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
²² False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
²³ A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
²⁴ The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
²⁵ Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
²⁶ The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
²⁷ He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
²⁸ In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.