Proverbs 12

1: He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2: The good man wins favor from the Lord but the schemer is condemed by him.

3: No man is built up by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed.

4: A worthy wife is the crewon of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.

5: The plans of the just are legitimate; the designs of the wicked are deceitful.

6: The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them.

7: The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the just stands firm.

8: According to his good send sense a man is praised, but one with a warped mind is despised.

9: Better a lowly man who supports himself than one of assumed importance who lacks bread.

10: The just man takes care of his beast, but the heart of the wicked is merciless.