{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/12","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T09:20:46.441Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":12,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":11,"nextChapter":13,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":28},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"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. "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"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. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. "},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. "},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. "},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. "},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. "},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him. "},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. "},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute. "},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. "},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. "},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. "},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 12 (DRB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 12](https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/12)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/12 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}