Proverbs 12:12-19 in English

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.

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

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

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

¹⁴ The 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.

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

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

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

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

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 recompence 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth 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.

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 recompence 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth 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.

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

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The 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.

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

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

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

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

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 the foolish 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 sheweth 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.

¹² Wicked people desire to take away what other evil people have, but Yahweh enables righteous/godly people to be steadfast and productive MET.

¹³ Evil people are trapped by the evil things that they say MTY, but righteous people escape from trouble.

¹⁴ People are rewarded for the good things that they say to others, and people are also rewarded for the good work that they do MTY.

¹⁵ Foolish people always think that what they are doing is right; wise people heed other people when they give them good advice.

¹⁶ Foolish people quickly become angry when someone does something that they don't like; but those who have good sense ignore it when others insult them.

¹⁷ In the courtroom, honest people say what is true, but untruthful/dishonest people tell nothing but lies.

¹⁸ What some people say hurts people badly, as much as SIM a sword can; but what wise people say ◄heals others' souls/comforts others►.

¹⁹ When people tell MTY lies, others soon realize that what they said is not true IDM; but when people say what is true, others will rember that forever.

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

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The 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.

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

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

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

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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.

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.

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.

¹² Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.

¹³ The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.

¹⁴ What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.

¹⁵ Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.

¹⁶ Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.

¹⁷ Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.

¹⁹ Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.

¹³ The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.

¹⁴ A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.

¹⁵ The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.

¹⁶ A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.

¹² The wicked desireth the prey 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 cometh 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 straight 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 breatheth forth truth uttereth 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.

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 recompence 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth 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.

¹² The wicked is covetous for the net of evil men; but God giveth root to the righteous.

¹³ In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh out of distress.

¹⁴ From the fruit of his mouth will a man be satisfied with what is good; and the recompense of a man's hands will be brought back unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is some one that useth words which are like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

¹² The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.

¹⁴ By the fruit of a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, 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 hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the upright flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the upright shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise sh'ma ·hears obeys· counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves.

¹³ An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

¹⁴ From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, just as the work of his hands rewards him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

¹⁶ A fool shows his anger at once, but one who ignores an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

¹⁹ Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

¹² The desire of a wicked man is the memorial of worst things; but the root of just or rightwise men shall increase.

¹³ For the sins of lips, falling down nigheth to an evil man; but a just or rightwise man shall escape from anguish.

¹⁴ Of the fruit of his mouth each man shall be ful filled with goods; and by the works of his hands it shall be yielded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is rightful or right in his eyes; but he that is wise, heareth counsels.

¹⁶ A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness or of rightwiseness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness.

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing.

¹² The desire of a wicked man is the memorial of worst things; but the root of just men shall increase. (The desires of the wicked be a memorial of the worst things; but the roots of the righteous shall increase, or shall go deeper.)

¹³ For the sins of (his) lips, falling down nigheth to an evil man; but a just man shall escape from anguish (or but the righteous shall escape from anguish).

¹⁴ Of the fruit of his mouth each man shall be ful filled with goods (or A person shall be fulfilled with good things by the fruit of his mouth); and by the works of his hands it shall be yielded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is rightful in his eyes; but he that is wise, heareth counsels, (or but he who is wise, listeneth to good advice).

¹⁶ A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise. (A fool showeth his anger at once; but he who overlooketh wrongs, is wise.)

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness. (He who speaketh what he knoweth, is a just judge or is a judge of righteousness; but he who lieth, is a deceitful witness.)

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health. (There is a person who speaketh, and his words cut like a sword; but the tongues of the wise give health.)

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast into without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing, (or but he who speaketh a ready answer, often haveth a lying tongue).

¹² The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.

¹³ In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

¹⁴ From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

¹⁷ Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

¹⁸ A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.