# Proverbs 12 ## Proverbs 12:1 - [KJV] Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof *is* brutish. - [ASV] Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. - [YLT] Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof *is* brutish. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:1 - ## Proverbs 12:2 - [KJV] A good *man* obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. - [ASV] A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. - [YLT] The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:2 - ## Proverbs 12:3 - [KJV] A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. - [ASV] A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved. - [YLT] A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:3 - ## Proverbs 12:4 - [KJV] A virtuous woman *is* a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed *is* as rottenness in his bones. - [ASV] A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. - [YLT] A virtuous woman *is* a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones *is* one causing shame. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:4 - ## Proverbs 12:5 - [KJV] The thoughts of the righteous *are* right: *but* the counsels of the wicked *are* deceit. - [ASV] The thoughts of the righteous are just; *But* the counsels of the wicked are deceit. - [YLT] The thoughts of the righteous *are* justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:5 - ## Proverbs 12:6 - [KJV] The words of the wicked *are* to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. - [ASV] The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. - [YLT] The words of the wicked *are*: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:6 - ## Proverbs 12:7 - [KJV] The wicked are overthrown, and *are* not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. - [ASV] The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand. - [YLT] Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:7 - ## Proverbs 12:8 - [KJV] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. - [ASV] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. - [YLT] According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:8 - ## Proverbs 12:9 - [KJV] *He that is* despised, and hath a servant, *is* better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. - [ASV] Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread. - [YLT] Better *is* the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:9 - ## Proverbs 12:10 - [KJV] A righteous *man* regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked *are* cruel. - [ASV] A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. - [YLT] The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked *are* cruel. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:10 - ## Proverbs 12:11 - [KJV] He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain *persons is* void of understanding. - [ASV] He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain *persons* is void of understanding. - [YLT] Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied *with* bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart, ### Notes on Proverbs 12:11 - ## Proverbs 12:12 - [KJV] The wicked desireth the net of evil *men*: but the root of the righteous yieldeth *fruit*. - [ASV] The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth *fruit*. - [YLT] The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:12 - ## Proverbs 12:13 - [KJV] The wicked is snared by the transgression of *his* lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. - [ASV] In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble. - [YLT] In transgression of the lips *is* the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:13 - ## Proverbs 12:14 - [KJV] A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of *his* mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. - [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. - [YLT] From the fruit of the mouth *is* one satisfied *with* good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:14 - ## Proverbs 12:15 - [KJV] The way of a fool *is* right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel *is* wise. - [ASV] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. - [YLT] The way of a fool *is* right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel *is* wise. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:15 - ## Proverbs 12:16 - [KJV] A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent *man* covereth shame. - [ASV] A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame. - [YLT] The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:16 - ## Proverbs 12:17 - [KJV] *He that* speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. - [ASV] He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. - [YLT] Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:17 - ## Proverbs 12:18 - [KJV] There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise *is* health. - [ASV] There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. - [YLT] A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:18 - ## Proverbs 12:19 - [KJV] The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue *is* but for a moment. - [ASV] The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. - [YLT] The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:19 - ## Proverbs 12:20 - [KJV] Deceit *is* in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace *is* joy. - [ASV] Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy. - [YLT] Deceit *is* in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace *is* joy. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:20 - ## Proverbs 12:21 - [KJV] There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. - [ASV] There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil. - [YLT] No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:21 - ## Proverbs 12:22 - [KJV] Lying lips *are* abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly *are* his delight. - [ASV] Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight. - [YLT] An abomination to Jehovah *are* lying lips, And stedfast doers *are* his delight. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:22 - ## Proverbs 12:23 - [KJV] A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. - [ASV] A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. - [YLT] A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:23 - ## Proverbs 12:24 - [KJV] The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. - [ASV] The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork. - [YLT] The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:24 - ## Proverbs 12:25 - [KJV] Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. - [ASV] Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad. - [YLT] Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:25 - ## Proverbs 12:26 - [KJV] The righteous *is* more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. - [ASV] The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err. - [YLT] The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:26 - ## Proverbs 12:27 - [KJV] The slothful *man* roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man *is* precious. - [ASV] The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men *is to* the diligent. - [YLT] The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious. ### Notes on Proverbs 12:27 - ## Proverbs 12:28 - [KJV] In the way of righteousness *is* life; and *in* the pathway *thereof there is* no death. - [ASV] In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death. - [YLT] In the path of righteousness *is* life, And in the way of *that* path *is* no death! ### Notes on Proverbs 12:28 -