Proverbs 12 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. "

" A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. "

" A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. "

" A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. "

" The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. "

" The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver "

" The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. "

" A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. "

" He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. "

" A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. "

" He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. "

" The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth "

" The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. "

" A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered "

" The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. "

" A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. "

" He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. "

" There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. "

" The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. "

" Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. "

" There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. "

" Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. "

" A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. "

Proverbs 12:23 teaches that wise people keep their knowledge to themselves, while fools broadcast their ignorance. In everyday life, this means it's smart to think …

" The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. "

" Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. "

" The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth "

" The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. "

" In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. "