Proverbs Chapter 12
If you vibe with wisdom, you’re all about that knowledge game; but if you can’t handle the truth, that’s just harsh.
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof {is} brutish.
A solid dude gets major love from the Lord; but a wicked player? He’s getting exposed, no cap.
A good {man} obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A man ain't built on wickedness; the righteous vibes stay sturdy, fr.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A virtuous queen is like a crown for her king; but a woman bringing shame? That’s just messing him up from within.
A virtuous woman {is} a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed {is} as rottenness in his bones.
The righteous thoughts are always on point; while the wicked just be scheming lies, periodt.
The thoughts of the righteous {are} right: {but} the counsels of the wicked {are} deceit.
The wicked are out here plotting for blood, but the honest mouth comes in clutch, no cap.
The words of the wicked {are} to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The wicked get taken out, no doubt; but the righteous house? That’s solid as stone.
The wicked are overthrown, and {are} not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
A dude earns props for his wisdom, but if you’re shady in the heart, you’re just sus.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. {of a...: Heb. perverse of heart}
A hated dude with a servant's better than a self-important guy who’s starving, fr.
{He that is} despised, and hath a servant, {is} better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
A righteous dude treats his animals right; but the wicked's kindness? That’s just cruel, for real.
A righteous {man} regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked {are} cruel. {tender...: or, bowels}
If you hustle on your land, you’ll be chillin’ with bread; but chasing after fake peeps? That’s just sus.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain {persons is} void of understanding.
The wicked wanna roll with the shady squad, but the righteous? They’re out here reaping the good vibes.
The wicked desireth the net of evil {men}: but the root of the righteous yieldeth {fruit}. {the net: or, the fortress}
The wicked trip over their own words, but the just always bounce back from struggles, no cap.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of {his} lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. {The wicked...: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips}
A dude feels fulfilled with the good he talks, and what he works for? That’s what he reaps, fr.
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.
A fool thinks he’s always right, but taking good advice? That’s legit wise moves.
The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.
A fool’s anger is loud and obvious, but a smart dude knows how to keep it chill.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
Spitting truth shows you’re righteous, but a fake witness? That’s just pure deceit.
{He that} speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Some talk like they’re swinging swords, but the wise drop words that heal, periodt.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.
Truthful lips? They’re here for the long haul; but a lying tongue? That’s just a temporary vibe.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue {is} but for a moment.
Deceit lives in the hearts of those scheming evil, but the peacemakers? They’re just vibing with joy.
Deceit {is} in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace {is} joy.
No cap, the just won’t catch any bad vibes; but the wicked are just filled with drama.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Lying lips? Major sus to the Lord; but keeping it real? That’s what He’s down with.
Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
A wise dude keeps his knowledge low-key; but fools be out here shouting their ignorance.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The grind pays off, fam; but lazy peeps? They just stay struggling.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
When your heart's heavy, it pulls you down; but a good word? That hits different and lifts you up.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous are straight-up goated compared to their neighbors; but the wicked? They just lead each other astray.
The righteous {is} more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. {excellent: or, abundant}
The lazy dude doesn’t even cook what he caught; but a diligent person? Their stuff is straight-up gold.
The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.
Walking in righteousness is life; and on that path, there’s no limit on living.
In the way of righteousness {is} life; and {in} the pathway {thereof there is} no death.