Proverbs 12:1-10

1Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

2A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.

4A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

6The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

7The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more, But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].

8A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

10A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.