Proverbs 12:1
American King James Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.
American Standard Version Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
King James Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
World English Bible Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2
American King James A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
American Standard Version A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
King James A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
World English Bible A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
Proverbs 12:3
American King James A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
American Standard Version A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
King James A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
World English Bible A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:4
American King James A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
American Standard Version A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
King James A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
World English Bible A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5
American King James The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
American Standard Version The thoughts of the righteous are just; `But' the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
King James The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
World English Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6
American King James The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
American Standard Version The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
King James The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
World English Bible The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:7
American King James The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
American Standard Version The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
King James The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
World English Bible The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12:8
American King James A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
American Standard Version A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
King James A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
World English Bible A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:9
American King James He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.
American Standard Version Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
King James He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
World English Bible Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Proverbs 12:10
American King James A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
American Standard Version A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
King James A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
World English Bible A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11
American King James He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.
American Standard Version He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' is void of understanding.
King James He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
World English Bible He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Proverbs 12:12
American King James The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
American Standard Version The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth `fruit'.
King James The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
World English Bible The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Proverbs 12:13
American King James The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
American Standard Version In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
King James The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
World English Bible An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14
American King James A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
American Standard Version A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
King James 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.
World English Bible A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
Proverbs 12:15
American King James The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise.
American Standard Version The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
King James The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
World English Bible The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:16
American King James A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
American Standard Version A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
King James A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
World English Bible A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:17
American King James He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
American Standard Version He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
King James He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
World English Bible He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Proverbs 12:18
American King James There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
American Standard Version There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
King James There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
World English Bible There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:19
American King James The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
American Standard Version The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
King James The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
World English Bible Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
Proverbs 12:20
American King James Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
American Standard Version Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
King James Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
World English Bible Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:21
American King James There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
American Standard Version There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
King James There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
World English Bible No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:22
American King James Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
American Standard Version Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
King James Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
World English Bible Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:23
American King James A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
American Standard Version A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
King James A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
World English Bible A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:24
American King James The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
American Standard Version The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
King James The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
World English Bible The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:25
American King James Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
American Standard Version Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
King James Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
World English Bible Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:26
American King James The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.
American Standard Version The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
King James The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
World English Bible A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:27
American King James The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
American Standard Version The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men `is to' the diligent.
King James The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
World English Bible The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12:28
American King James In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
American Standard Version In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
King James In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
World English Bible In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.