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 dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring 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 12:3-10