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Proverbs 12:1-5 in American Standard Version (1901)

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.
Proverbs 12 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
Proverbs 12 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 12:1-5 in King James Version + Apocrypha

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: 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 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.
Proverbs 12 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 12:1-5 in King James (Authorized) Version

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: 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 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.
Proverbs 12 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 12:1-5 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 He that has found favor with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
Proverbs 12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 12:1-5 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD: 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 never 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 just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
PROVERBS 12 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Translation for Translators

1 Those who want to know what is right to do want to be ◄disciplined/corrected► when they do what is wrong; it is foolish to not want to be ◄corrected/told that what you did is wrong►.
2 Yahweh is pleased with good people, but he condemns those who plan to harm others.
3 People do not become secure/safe by doing what is wicked; righteous people will be very safe and secure LIT like MET a tree that has deep roots.
4 A good wife is one who causes her husband to be greatly honored, but a wife who does things that cause her husband to be ashamed will destroy him like SIM cancer destroys his bones.
5 What righteous people want to do is to treat people fairly; what wicked people want to do is to deceive people.
Proverbs 12 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 12:1-5 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

1 He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
Proverbs 12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World English Bible (Catholic)

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favour from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Bible in Basic English

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.
Proverbs 12 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Darby Translation

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.
Proverbs 12 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Douay-Rheims 1899

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.
Proverbs 12 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Free Bible Version

1 If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!
2 The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.
3 Wickedness doesn't provide security, but those who live right are deeply rooted and cannot be moved.
4 A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.
5 Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.
Proverbs 12 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Geneva Bible 1599

1 He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
2 A good man getteth fauour of the Lord: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.
3 A man cannot be established by wickednesse: but the roote of the righteous shall not be mooued.
4 A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.
5 The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
Proverbs 12 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 12:1-5 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

1 Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2 A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; 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 never be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Proverbs 12 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 12:1-5 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: 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 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.
Proverbs 12 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 The good obtaineth favor of the Lord; but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man cannot be firmly established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame on him.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are justice: the best counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Proverbs 12 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

1 He that loves instruction loves sense, But he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2 He that has found favor with the Lord is made better; But a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3 A man shall not prosper by wickedness; But the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; But ungodly men devise deceits.
Proverbs 12 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.
Proverbs 12 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in George Noyes Bible

1 He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2 The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
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 who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 12:1-5 in One Unity Resource Bible

1 Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Adonai , but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the upright shall not be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the upright are mishpat ·just·, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs [Sayings] 12 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Unlocked Literal Bible

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid.
2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown, but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World English Bible

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World English Bible British Edition

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favour from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Noah Webster Bible

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.
Proverbs 12 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World Messianic Bible

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 12:1-5 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favour from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
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 a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

1 He that loveth chastising or discipline, loveth knowing; but he that hateth blamings, is unwise.
2 He that is good, shall draw to himself grace of the Lord; but he that trusteth in his thoughts, doeth wickedly.
3 A man shall not be made strong by wickedness; and the root of just or rightwise men shall not be moved.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; and rot is in the bones of that woman, that doeth things worthy of confusion.
5 The thoughts of just or rightwise men be dooms; and the counsels of wicked men be guileful.

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

1 He that loveth chastising, loveth knowing; but he that hateth blamings, is unwise. (He who loveth discipline, loveth knowledge; but he who hateth rebukes, is unwise.)
2 He that is good, shall draw to himself (the) grace of the Lord, (or He who is good, shall draw favour to himself from the Lord); but he that trusteth in his (own) thoughts, doeth wickedly.
3 A man shall not be made strong by wickedness; and the root of just men shall not be moved. (No one is made strong by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be uprooted.)
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; and rot is in the bones of that woman, that doeth things worthy of confusion. (A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; but rot is in the bones of her, who doeth shameful things.)
5 The thoughts of just men be dooms; and the counsels of wicked men be guileful. (The thoughts of the righteous be lawful; and the plans of the wicked be deceitful or and the advice of the wicked is deceptive.)

Proverbs 12:1-5 in Young's Literal Translation

1 Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof is brutish.
2 The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3 A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wicked — deceit.