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12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
12:2  A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
12:3  A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
12:4  A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
12:6  The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
12:7  The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
12:8  A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
12:9  Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.
12:10  A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
12:11  He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.
12:12  The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
12:13  An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
12:14  From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
12:16  The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
12:17  He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
12:18  There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:19  Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.
12:21  No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
12:22  Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
12:23  A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
12:24  The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
12:25  Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
12:26  A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27  A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
12:28  In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.