Proverbs 第 12

If you love learning, you'll welcome even the tough feedback. But rejecting correction is a sure sign of living more like an animal than a thinking person.

A good person naturally attracts God's favor. But those who plot wicked schemes will face His judgment instead.

You cannot build a lasting life on a foundation of wrongdoing. But the roots of the righteous go deep and cannot be shaken.

A virtuous partner is like a crown—bringing honor and joy to the relationship. But a disgraceful one corrodes from the inside out, like rot in the bones.

The thoughts of a righteous person naturally lean toward what is right. The plans of the wicked, however, are always laced with deception.

The words of the wicked are weapons lying in wait to destroy. But the speech of the upright has the power to rescue and deliver.

The wicked may rise for a moment, but they are quickly swept away. The household of the righteous, however, stands firm through every storm.

People recognize and respect genuine wisdom. A twisted heart, on the other hand, earns nothing but contempt.

Being overlooked but having enough is far better than pretending to be important while going hungry. Substance beats image every time.

A righteous person even cares about the well-being of their animals. The 'mercy' of the wicked, by contrast, is actually cruel.

Working your own land brings real satisfaction. Chasing after get-rich-quick schemes shows a lack of good sense.

The wicked envy the traps and schemes of other evil people. But the righteous bear fruit simply by being rooted in what is good.

The wicked get caught in the very words they speak. But the just find a way out of trouble, often through the same power of speech used rightly.

Your words and your work both carry consequences. What you say and what you do will come back to you—make sure they're worth receiving.

A fool is always convinced they're right. True wisdom begins the moment you're willing to listen to someone else's perspective.

A fool's anger is on full display for everyone to see. A prudent person knows how to absorb an insult without exploding.

Honest testimony naturally reveals the truth and points to justice. A lying witness only exposes the deceit in their own heart.

Reckless words can wound as deeply as a sword thrust. But thoughtful, wise speech has the power to heal and restore health.

Truth has staying power—it endures long after lies have crumbled. A truthful lip is built to last; a lying tongue is temporary by nature.

Planning evil fills the heart with deceit. But those who work for peace discover a deep and genuine joy.

No genuine harm can overtake those who walk in what is right. The wicked, however, find themselves constantly surrounded by trouble of their own making.

God detests lying—it cuts against everything He is. But those who deal honestly bring Him genuine delight.

A wise person doesn't need to broadcast everything they know. Fools, on the other hand, can't help but put their foolishness on display.

Diligence eventually puts you in a position of influence and leadership. Laziness, by contrast, ensures you'll always be under someone else's control.

Anxiety has a way of pressing down on the heart like a heavy weight. But a well-timed, kind word can lift that burden and bring back gladness.

A righteous person shines brighter than those around them. The way of the wicked, however, leads others astray like a false trail.

A lazy person won't even prepare what they've already caught. But a diligent person treats even their resources with care and sees their true value.

Walking in righteousness is not just about doing right—it is the path of life itself. And on that road, death has lost its power to destroy.