Day 197: Proverbs 12 - 14
Bible in a year reading for day 197.
Proverbs 12
- 2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
- 3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
- 4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
- 5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
- 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
- 7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
- 8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
- 9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
- 10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
- 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
- 12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- 13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
- 14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
- 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
- 16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
- 17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- 18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
- 20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
- 21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
- 22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- 23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
- 25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
- 26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
- 27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
- 28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
Proverbs 13
- 1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- 2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
- 3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
- 4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
- 5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
- 6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
- 7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
- 8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
- 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
- 10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- 11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
- 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
- 13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
- 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
- 15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
- 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
- 18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
- 19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
- 20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
- 21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
- 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
- 23 Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.
- 24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
- 25 A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
Proverbs 14
- 1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- 2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
- 3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
- 4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
- 5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
- 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- 7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
- 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
- 9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
- 11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
- 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
- 13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
- 14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
- 15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- 16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
- 17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
- 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- 19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- 20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
- 21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
- 22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
- 23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
- 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
- 25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
- 26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- 28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
- 29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- 30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
- 31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
- 32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
- 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.