Proverbs 12:1

AMP: Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

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

BSB: Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates correction is stupid.

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

AMP: A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

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

BSB: The good man obtains favor from the LORD,but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

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

AMP: A man will not be established by wickedness,But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.

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

BSB: A man cannot be established through wickedness,but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

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

AMP: A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones. [Prov 31:23; 1 Cor 11:7]

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

BSB: A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,but she who causes shame is like decay 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

AMP: The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

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

BSB: The plans of the righteous are just,but the counsel of the wicked leads to 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

AMP: The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

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

BSB: The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,but the speech of the upright rescues 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

AMP: The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].

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

BSB: The wicked are overthrown and perish,but the house of the righteous will 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

AMP: A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

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

BSB: A man is praised according to his wisdom,but a twisted mind is 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

AMP: Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

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

BSB: Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant,than to be self-important but lack food.

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

AMP: A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. [Deut 25:4]

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

BSB: A righteous man regards the life of his animal,but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

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

AMP: He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.

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

BSB: The one who works his land will have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

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

AMP: The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.

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

BSB: The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,but the root of the righteous flourishes.

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

AMP: An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,But the righteous will escape from trouble.

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

BSB: An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,but a righteous man escapes from 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

AMP: A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].

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.

BSB: By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,and the work of his hands returns to 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

AMP: The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel. [Prov 3:7; 9:9; 21:2]

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

BSB: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,but a wise man listens to 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

AMP: The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],But a prudent man ignores an insult.

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

BSB: A fool’s anger is known at once,but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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

AMP: He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,But a false witness utters deceit [in court].

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

BSB: He who speaks the truth declares what is right,but a false witness speaks 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

AMP: There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

BSB: Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

AMP: Truthful lips will be established forever,But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.

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

BSB: Truthful lips endure forever,but a lying tongue lasts only 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

AMP: Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,But counselors of peace have joy.

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

BSB: Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,but the counselors of peace have 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

AMP: No harm befalls the righteous,But the wicked are filled with trouble. [Job 5:19; Ps 91:3; Prov 12:13; Is 46:4; Jer 1:8; Dan 6:27; 2 Tim 4:18]

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

BSB: No harm befalls the righteous,but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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

AMP: Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,But those who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov 6:17; 11:20; Rev 22:15]

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

BSB: Lying lips are detestable to the LORD,but those who deal faithfully 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

AMP: A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]

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

BSB: A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

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

AMP: The hand of the diligent will rule,But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

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

BSB: The hand of the diligent will rule,but laziness ends in forced labor.

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

AMP: Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad. [Is 50:4; Prov 15:13]

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

BSB: Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man,but a good word cheers it up.

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

AMP: The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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

BSB: A righteous man is cautious in friendship,but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

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

AMP: The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey,But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].

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

BSB: A lazy man does not roast his game,but a diligent man prizes his possession.

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

AMP: In the way of righteousness is life,And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life]. [John 3:36; 4:36; 8:51; 11:26; 1 Cor 15:54; Gal 6:8]

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

BSB: There is life in the path of righteousness,but another path leads to 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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