1He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
Proverbs 12
Proverbs 12:1-10