# Proverbs 12 (New King James Version)
The House of the Righteous Shall Stand

##### Chapter 12
###### 1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,  
But he who hates correction _is_ stupid.

###### 2 A good _man_ obtains favor from the Lord,  
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

###### 3 A man is not established by wickedness,  
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

###### 4 An excellent wife _is_ the crown of her husband,  
But she who causes shame _is_ like rottenness in his bones.

###### 5 The thoughts of the righteous _are_ right,  
_But_ the counsels of the wicked _are_ deceitful.  

###### 6 The words of the wicked _are,_ "Lie in wait for blood,"  
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

###### 7 The wicked are overthrown and _are_ no more,  
But the house of the righteous will stand.

###### 8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,  
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

###### 9 Better _is the one_ who is slighted but has a servant,  
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

###### 10 A righteous _man_ regards the life of his animal,  
But the tender mercies of the wicked _are_ cruel.

###### 11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,  
But he who follows frivolity _is_ devoid of understanding.

###### 12 The wicked covet the catch of evil _men,_  
But the root of the righteous yields _fruit._  

###### 13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of _his_ lips,  
But the righteous will come through trouble.  

###### 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of _his_ mouth,  
And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

###### 15 The way of a fool _is_ right in his own eyes,  
But he who heeds counsel _is_ wise.  

###### 16 A fool's wrath is known at once,  
But a prudent _man_ covers shame.

###### 17 He _who_ speaks truth declares righteousness,  
But a false witness, deceit.  

###### 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,  
But the tongue of the wise _promotes_ health.  

###### 19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,  
But a lying tongue _is_ but for a moment.  

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

###### 21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,  
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.  

###### 22 Lying lips _are_ an abomination to the Lord,  
But those who deal truthfully _are_ His delight.

###### 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,  
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

###### 24 The hand of the diligent will rule,  
But the lazy _man_ will be put to forced labor.

###### 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,  
But a good word makes it glad.

###### 26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,  
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

###### 27 The lazy _man_ does not roast what he took in hunting,  
But diligence _is_ man's precious possession.

###### 28 In the way of righteousness _is_ life,  
And in _its_ pathway _there is_ no death.