Proverbs 12:11-21

¹¹He 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.

¹²The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

¹³For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

¹⁴By 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.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

¹⁶A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

¹⁷He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

¹⁸There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

²¹Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.