12:1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 1 , To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
12:2 The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 2 , The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
12:3 Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 3 , Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots.
12:4 A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 4 , A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.
12:5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 5 , The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
12:6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 6 , The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
12:7 The wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 7 , The wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.
12:8 Everyone admires a person with good sense, but a warped mind is despised.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 8 , Everyone admires a person with good sense, but a warped mind is despised.
12:9 It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 9 , It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
12:10 The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 10 , The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.
12:11 Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 11 , Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.
12:12 Thieves are jealous of each other's loot, while the godly bear their own fruit.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 12 , Thieves are jealous of each other's loot, while the godly bear their own fruit.
12:13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 13 , The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
12:14 People can get many good things by the words they say; the work of their hands also gives them many benefits.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 14 , People can get many good things by the words they say; the work of their hands also gives them many benefits.
12:15 Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 15 , Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.
12:16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 16 , A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
12:17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 17 , An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
12:18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 18 , Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
12:19 Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 19 , Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.
12:20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 20 , Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
12:21 No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 21 , No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
12:22 The LORD hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 22 , The LORD hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do.
12:23 Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 23 , Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.
12:24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 24 , Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
12:25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 25 , Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
12:26 The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 26 , The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
12:27 Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 27 , Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
12:28 The way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 12 , Verse 28 , The way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.
