Proverbs 12:1

ASV: Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

DARBY: Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

DRA: He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.

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

Proverbs 12:2

ASV: A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

DARBY: A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.

DRA: He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.

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

Proverbs 12:3

ASV: A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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

DRA: Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

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

Proverbs 12:4

ASV: A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

DARBY: A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

DRA: A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.

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

Proverbs 12:5

ASV: The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

DARBY: The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

DRA: The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

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

Proverbs 12:6

ASV: The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

DARBY: The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

DRA: The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

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

Proverbs 12:7

ASV: The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

DARBY: Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

DRA: Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

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

Proverbs 12:8

ASV: A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

DARBY: A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

DRA: A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

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

Proverbs 12:9

ASV: Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

DARBY: Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

DRA: Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

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

Proverbs 12:10

ASV: A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

DARBY: A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

DRA: The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

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

Proverbs 12:11

ASV: He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

DARBY: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

DRA: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

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

Proverbs 12:12

ASV: The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

DARBY: The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

DRA: The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

KJV: The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

Proverbs 12:13

ASV: In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

DARBY: In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

DRA: For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

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

Proverbs 12:14

ASV: A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man`s hands shall be rendered unto him.

DARBY: A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

DRA: By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

KJV: A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

Proverbs 12:15

ASV: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

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

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

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

Proverbs 12:16

ASV: A fool`s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

DARBY: The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

DRA: A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

KJV: A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

Proverbs 12:17

ASV: He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

DARBY: He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

DRA: He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

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

Proverbs 12:18

ASV: There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

DARBY: There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

DRA: There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

Proverbs 12:19

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

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

DRA: The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

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

Proverbs 12:20

ASV: Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

DARBY: Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

DRA: Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

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

Proverbs 12:21

ASV: There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

DARBY: There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

DRA: Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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

Proverbs 12:22

ASV: Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

DARBY: Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

DRA: Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

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

Proverbs 12:23

ASV: A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

DARBY: A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

DRA: A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

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

Proverbs 12:24

ASV: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

DARBY: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

DRA: The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

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

Proverbs 12:25

ASV: Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

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

DRA: Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

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

Proverbs 12:26

ASV: The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

DARBY: The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

DRA: He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

KJV: The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Proverbs 12:27

ASV: The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

DARBY: The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

DRA: The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

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

Proverbs 12:28

ASV: In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

DARBY: In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

DRA: In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

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

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