Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12
King James Version (KJV)
1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
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.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Proverbs 12
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline,but he who hates correction is a boor.
2 A good man obtains Adonai’s favor,but the schemer his condemnation.
3 No one is made secure by wickedness,but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A capable wife is a crown for her husband,but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just,but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Once the wicked are down, it’s the end of them;but the house of the upright endures.
8 A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense,but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
9 Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.
10 A righteous man takes care of his animal,but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.
11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food,but he who follows futilities has no sense.
12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men,but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.
13 The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech,but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
14 One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words,and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.
15 Fools suppose their way is straight,but the wise pay attention to advice.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once,but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
17 He who tells the truth furthers justice,but a false witness furthers deceit.
18 Idle talk can pierce like a sword,but the tongue of the wise can heal.
19 Truthful words will stand forever,lying speech but a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,but for those advising peace there is joy.
21 No harm can come to the righteous,but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai,but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
23 A cautious person conceals knowledge,but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
24 The diligent will rule,while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,but a kind word cheers him up.
26 The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly,but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
27 A lazy man doesn’t roast what he hunted;but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.
28 In the road of righteousness is life;no death is in its pathway.

KJV
“1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.”
CJB
“1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline,but he who hates correction is a boor.2 A good man obtains Adonai’s favor,but the schemer his condemnation.3 No one is made secure by wickedness,but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.4 A capable wife is a crown for her husband,but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.5 The plans of the righteous are just,but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,but the speech of the upright rescues them.7 Once the wicked are down, it’s the end of them;but the house of the upright endures.”

We are being counseled here with the virtues of righteousness versus wickedness. There is no condemnation in His eyes for the righteous, but the wicked will lose everything. “Once the wicked are down, it’s the end of them”. Even to the choice of our spouses, (and I firmly believe that includes our husbands as well wives), we are cautioned that a shameful spouse is like “rot in his bones”.
There are many of us who can attest to that fact. How many of us have had broken relationships, and broken marriages because of horrific choices that one decided to make?
　We cannot control the actions of another: we can control their influence in our hearts and lives. We make that choice, however difficult that it may be. We choose to let that person be as “rot in our bones” or we choose to walk away.
　Words and plans of the wicked, or unrighteous, sometimes are a deadly ambush. We, as His children, attempt to include Him in our thoughts and actions. Sadly, the others have no care for that. So, many times, their own thoughts and actions will become their downfall. Our prayers have indeed rescued many, if we only really knew.
“The house of the upright endures.” Those words are the hope that we cling to! His children will endure !! We will persevere !!!!!
KJV
“8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.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.”
CJB
“8 A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense,but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.9 Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.10 A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities has no sense.12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.13 The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.14 One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words,and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.”
　The power of words! How we all long for words of praise for our accomplishments! Wisdom (common sense), in my own experience, often commented on, and sometimes, even praised. Sadly, though, when we do receive those compliments, it often makes us feel that we deserve more. We even may feel as though we are better than our peers, because, we “knew it all along”. Those thoughts can only lead down the path of pride. Pride is not always a bad thing, but it can easily become your worst enemy.
　“Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.’” How many times have we seen people with beautiful homes, or expensive vehicles in their driveway? How often do we know, for a fact, that those same people have less money to spend for that kind of thing than we, ourselves, do? We all see how many people lose everything in this economy. Boasting over one’s status is usually unflattering, to say the least. No one cares for the person who loves to brag.
　Most of us realize that, without work of some sort, we don’t enjoy the finer things in life. We know that “he who works, eats”. There are always some who seem not to understand that fact. We all know a few. They always want what others have: they chase after those who have what they think that they want. It’s a never-ending cycle. Run for your dream! It isn’t always a dream, though. It is sometimes steeped in nothing more than jealousy. It is because you think that you deserve better than you have, without knowing Who the Giver of Life itself really is. Running for your dream isn’t a bad thing: letting that activity overtake you is. Don’t forget the One Who gave it all for you.
“The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble. One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words,and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.” Our words are far more important than we realize.Things that we may have said years ago, often return to haunt us. They can entrap us, or they can become our redemption. Our actions, our words, have consequences.
KJV
“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.20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
CJB
“15 Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.16 A fool’s anger is known at once,but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.17 He who tells the truth furthers justice,but a false witness furthers deceit.18 Idle talk can pierce like a sword,but the tongue of the wise can heal.19 Truthful words will stand forever,lying speech but a moment.20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,but for those advising peace there is joy.”
　“Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice”. Didn’t we hear that when we were young? “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”? We all have had moments in our lives that we didn’t seek, nor listen to, advise from anyone. Most of the time, we live to regret that mistake. It is always wise to seek advise from someone who knows more than you do.From someone who has been down that path, and knows the end result. Some of us never learn that, though. There are those who keep returning to that same path, and making the wrong choice time after time. They are always convinced that they know what is right. Most of the time, they are wrong. They just never seem to see that fact.
　“A fool’s anger is known at once,but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.” As one whose temper has “gotten the best of me” a few times, these words resonate with me on a personal level. I remember my father’s advice from so many years ago. “If you don’t learn to control your temper: it will control you.” I am not by any means, a person who lashes out on a regular basis. I’ve never been that way. I have, however, lost that control a few times in my life. It isn’t a good feeling. I want to control those feelings. I want to walk away, and take out my anger in a more productive manner. If punching a pillow is productive. At least, I am not hurting a loved one, by my words, or in any other way. Words can never be taken back. They do hurt. I know. As much as a fist. I pray that I never hurt my loved ones in such a manner.
　“He who tells the truth furthers justice,but a false witness furthers deceit. Idle talk can pierce like a sword,but the tongue of the wise can heal.Truthful words will stand forever,lying speech but a moment. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,but for those advising peace there is joy.” Lies. How many have we told? How many have we heard? How many times have we been hurt by those lies? Especially when the truth is known. “The truth always comes out”, another phrase that we know only too well.
　Haven’t we all known someone who would tell us the truth, no matter what? Most of the time, isn’t that someone one of our dearest friends? Even though, in that moment, the words that they tell us may break our hearts? It can also become the very moment, that our broken hearts begin to mend. I know, I’ve a had a few friends in my life that were that someone. They showed me the way to get back to the Someone that I needed desperately to find. There is joy, so much joy, in peace.

　KJV
　“21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.”
CJB
　“21 No harm can come to the righteous,but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster. 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai, but those who deal faithfully are his delight. 23 A cautious person conceals knowledge,but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.24 The diligent will rule,while the lazy will be put to forced labor.25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,but a kind word cheers him up.26 The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly,but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.27 A lazy man doesn’t roast what he hunted; but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.28 In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.”
　“No harm can come to the righteous.” In this mixed up world that we live in today, these words are our Hope in Him. No matter what happens around us, our Hope remains in Him. Our words and our actions will cause a reaction. Our gloating and our vanity will only show our carelessness.
　“Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,but a kind word cheers him up. The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly,but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.” Anxiety is one of our worst enemies. It can destroy our trust, our very health. A word of kindness, a hug, can help alleviate that uncertainty. Our trust in our Lord, our faith, helps us to be the one that can offer that hug. We all have moments that we need a hug: how many times do we offer one? I’d much rather have a hug from someone than to be told that my anxiety is well founded, and that the worst scenario will happen. I’d much rather be the friend who offers encouragement than the one who offers nothing more than hopelessness. I’d much rather show the way to the One in Whom I have hope, than to lead someone down that path of despair.
　Our Hope remains in Him: the Giver of Life Eternal. He is Life Eternal. “In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.”