Proverbs 12:1-10

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.

2One who is good obtains favor from the Lord, but he condemns a person who schemes.

3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.

4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.

10The righteous cares about his animal’s health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.