{"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/web/proverbs/12","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-09T21:53:11.822Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WEB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":12,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":11,"nextChapter":13,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":28},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 12 (WEB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 12](https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/12)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WEB. https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/12 (accessed 2026-06-09)."}}