Proverbs 12
New Living Translation
(NLT)
To learn,
you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
The Lord approves
of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
Wickedness
never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.
A worthy
wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his
bones.
The plans
of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The words of the wicked
are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
The wicked die and
disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
A sensible person wins
admiration, but a warped mind is despised.
Better to be an ordinary
person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
The godly care for their
animals, but the wicked are always cruel.
A hard worker has plenty
of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
Thieves are jealous of
each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
The wicked are trapped
by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
Wise words bring many
benefits, and hard work brings rewards.
Fools think their own
way is right, but the wise listen to others.
A fool is
quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
An honest witness tells
the truth; a false witness tells lies.
Some people make cutting
remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Truthful words stand the
test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
Deceit fills hearts that
are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
No harm comes to the
godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
The Lord detests lying
lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.
The wise don’t make a
show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Work hard and become a
leader; be lazy and become a slave.
Worry weighs a person
down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
The godly give good
advice to their friends;[a] the wicked lead them astray.
Lazy people don’t even
cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
The way of the godly
leads to life; that path does not
lead to death.
Grandma Snyder
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