Oct.
13
Proverbs
12-14
Pro
12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates
reproof is stupid.
Pro
12:2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn
a man of wicked devices.
Pro
12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of
the righteous shall not be moved.
Pro
12:4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful
wife is as rottenness in his bones.
Pro
12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the
wicked is deceitful.
Pro
12:6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but
the speech of the upright rescues them.
Pro
12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of
the righteous shall stand.
Pro
12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who
has a warped mind shall be despised.
Pro
12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than
he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
Pro
12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Pro
12:11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who
chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Pro
12:12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of
the righteous flourishes.
Pro
12:13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the
righteous shall come out of trouble.
Pro
12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
Pro
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise
listens to counsel.
Pro
12:16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks
an insult is prudent.
Pro
12:17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness
lies.
Pro
12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
Pro
12:19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue
is only momentary.
Pro
12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes
to the promoters of peace.
Pro
12:21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked
shall be filled with evil.
Pro
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the
truth are his delight.
Pro
12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools
proclaim foolishness.
Pro
12:24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends
in slave labor.
Pro
12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes
it glad.
Pro
12:26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of
the wicked leads them astray.
Pro
12:27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions
of diligent men are prized.
Pro
12:28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no
death.
Pro
13:1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer
doesn't listen to rebuke.
Pro
13:2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the
unfaithful crave violence.
Pro
13:3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his
lips comes to ruin.
Pro
13:4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the
desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
Pro
13:5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and
disgrace.
Pro
13:6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness
overthrows the sinner.
Pro
13:7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There
are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
Pro
13:8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no
threats.
Pro
13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the
wicked is snuffed out.
Pro
13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is
wisdom.
Pro
13:11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by
hand makes it grow.
Pro
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is
fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Pro
13:13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who
respects a command will be rewarded.
Pro
13:14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the
snares of death.
Pro
13:15 Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful
is hard.
Pro
13:16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes
folly.
Pro
13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy
gains healing.
Pro
13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he
who heeds correction shall be honored.
Pro
13:19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest
turning from evil.
Pro
13:20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of
fools suffers harm.
Pro
13:21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the
righteous.
Pro
13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
Pro
13:23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice
sweeps it away.
Pro
13:24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is
careful to discipline him.
Pro
13:25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the
belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Pro
14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it
down with her own hands.
Pro
14:2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is
perverse in his ways despises him.
Pro
14:3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the
wise protect them.
Pro
14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by
the strength of the ox.
Pro
14:5 A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out
lies.
Pro
14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge
comes easily to a discerning person.
Pro
14:7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on
his lips.
Pro
14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the
folly of fools is deceit.
Pro
14:9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright
there is good will.
Pro
14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share
these with a stranger.
Pro
14:11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of
the upright will flourish.
Pro
14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it
leads to death.
Pro
14:13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end
in heaviness.
Pro
14:14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a
good man will be rewarded for his ways.
Pro
14:15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man
carefully considers his ways.
Pro
14:16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded
and reckless.
Pro
14:17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a
crafty man is hated.
Pro
14:18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with
knowledge.
Pro
14:19 The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates
of the righteous.
Pro
14:20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the
rich person has many friends.
Pro
14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has
pity on the poor.
Pro
14:22 Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness
belong to those who plan good.
Pro
14:23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips
leads only to poverty.
Pro
14:24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools
crowns them with folly.
Pro
14:25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is
deceitful.
Pro
14:26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a
refuge for his children.
Pro
14:27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from
the snares of death.
Pro
14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the
lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
Pro
14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who
has a quick temper displays folly.
Pro
14:30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the
bones.
Pro
14:31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he
who is kind to the needy honors him.
Pro
14:32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the
righteous has a refuge.
Pro
14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is
even made known in the inward part of fools.
Pro
14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any
people.
Pro
14:35 The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his
wrath is toward one who causes shame.