Proverbs 12
Proverbs on Wisdom and Folly
1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Love: Proverbs 8:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:32, 15:10, 18:1, Psalms 32:9, 92:6, 119:27, Isaiah 1:3 +4
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. References Lord: Proverbs 8:35. Good: Psalms 112:5, Acts 11:24, Romans 5:7. Evil: Proverbs 6:18, Ecclesiastes 8:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:31, Psalms 9:15 +3
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:25, 12:12. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 25:33, Psalms 15:5, Ephesians 3:17, Colossians 2:7
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:1, 14:30, 21:9, 21:19, 1 Corinthians 11:7, 11:11
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Righteousness: Isaiah 55:7. Evil: Jeremiah 4:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 139:23
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Evil: Jeremiah 5:26. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:3
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. Evil: Job 11:20. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:25, 11:21. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:16, 7:26, Esther 9:14
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:26, 3:35, 5:23, Genesis 41:39, Psalms 132:18, Daniel 12:2, Luke 16:8, Acts 12:23, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 10:18 +5
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:7, Luke 14:11
10 A righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 25:4
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. Parallel theme: Proverbs 7:7, 9:6, 13:20, 14:4, 14:23, 28:19, Genesis 3:19, Psalms 128:2, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:8 +5
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:3, 10:9, Isaiah 27:6, 37:31, John 15:5
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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. Good: Proverbs 13:2, 15:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 63:5, Matthew 16:27, Hebrews 2:2, 11:26
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:5, 3:7, 9:9, 14:12, 14:16, 16:2, 16:25, 19:20, 26:12, Galatians 6:3 +5
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Judgment: James 1:19. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:12, 16:22, 17:9, 25:28, 29:11
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. Witness: Proverbs 6:19, 14:5, 14:25, 19:5, 19:28, 21:28, 24:28, Matthew 15:19 +3
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. Word: Proverbs 16:24, 25:18, Psalms 57:4, 64:3, Daniel 11:33. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:22, 13:17, 15:4, 15:7, Psalms 52:2 +5
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:9, Job 20:5
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Peace: Zechariah 6:13, Matthew 5:9
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Evil: Psalms 91:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:31, 14:14, Habakkuk 2:16, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 3:13, Revelation 18:6 +2
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: but they that deal truly are his delight. References Lord: Psalms 5:6. Light: Proverbs 11:1, 11:20, 15:8, Jeremiah 9:24. Parallel theme: Isaiah 9:15, Ezekiel 13:19, 13:22, Revelation 22:15 +4
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:14, 10:19, 11:13, 13:16, 15:2
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:4, 12:27, 13:4, 17:2, 19:15, 22:13, 22:29, Genesis 49:15, 1 Kings 11:28 +4
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Word: Proverbs 12:18, 15:23, 16:24, Isaiah 50:4, Zechariah 1:13. Good: Proverbs 17:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:13, 18:14, 27:9, Psalms 42:11 +5
26 The righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Righteousness: Proverbs 12:13. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:27, 1 John 2:26
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:4
28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:16, 11:19, Ezekiel 18:9, Romans 5:21, 1 John 2:29, 3:7. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:35, Deuteronomy 30:15, 3 John 1:11 +4