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King James Bible
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Websters 1833 Bible
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| 12:1 |
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. |
Whoever loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. |
| 12:2 |
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. |
A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn. |
| 12:3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
| 12:4 |
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. |
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. |
| 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. |
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. |
| 12:6 |
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
| 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
| 12:8 |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
| 12:9 |
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. |
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and is destitute of bread. |
| 12:10 |
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| 12:11 |
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. |
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. |
| 12:12 |
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. |
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. |
| 12:13 |
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. |
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. |
| 12:14 |
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. |
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. |
| 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise. |
| 12:16 |
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. |
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. |
| 12:17 |
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. |
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit. |
| 12:18 |
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. |
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. |
| 12:19 |
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. |
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy. |
| 12:21 |
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. |
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. |
| 12:22 |
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. |
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. |
| 12:23 |
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. |
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. |
| 12:25 |
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. |
Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad. |
| 12:26 |
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. |
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. |
| 12:27 |
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. |
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. |
| 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. |
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the path of it there is no death. |
