Proverbs 12:11-17

¹¹He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.

^11aHe that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.

¹²The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; but a righteous man escapes from them.

^13aHe whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.