📖 Proverbs — Chapter 12 (KJV)
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Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but Rhe that hateth reproof is brutish.
Proverbs 12:2 A Rgood man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:3 A man Rshall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:4 A Rvirtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5 The Rthoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Proverbs 12:6 The Rwords of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Proverbs 12:7 The Rwicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12:8 A man shall be Rcommended according to his wisdom: but he that is Tof a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:9 He that is Rdespised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:10 A Rrighteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the Ttender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:11 He that Rtilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Proverbs 12:12 The wicked Rdesireth Tthe net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Proverbs 12:13 TThe Rwicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be Rsatisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 12:15 The Rway of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s wrath is Tpresently known: Rbut a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:17 He Rthat speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:18 There is Rthat speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:19 The Rlip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 RDeceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be Rfilled with mischief.
Proverbs 12:22 RLying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 12:23 RA prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:24 The Rhand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the Tslothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:25 RHeaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12:26 The Rrighteous is more Texcellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Proverbs 12:27 The Rslothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 12:1–10 — Love correction and practice care
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Instruction, right thinking, stable work, and care for animals display righteous character. Hatred of reproof and cruel conduct reveal folly.
Key Truth: Let righteousness include practical care.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Whoso loveth ____ loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.” (Proverbs 12:1)
Find it in Proverbs 12:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: …” (Proverbs 12:6)
Find it in Proverbs 12:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The thoughts of the ____ are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.” (Proverbs 12:5)
Find it in Proverbs 12:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 12:11–19 — Work, counsel, and truthful lips
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Labor contrasts with empty pursuits; wise people listen rather than assume they are right. Lasting truthful speech is contrasted with momentary lies.
Key Truth: Listen carefully and speak truthfully.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with ____ : but he that followeth vain persons is void of …” (Proverbs 12:11)
Find it in Proverbs 12:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ ’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth …” (Proverbs 12:16)
Find it in Proverbs 12:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “He that speaketh ____ sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.” (Proverbs 12:17)
Find it in Proverbs 12:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 12:20–28 — Peace and diligent service
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Imagining evil contrasts with counseling peace. Diligent hands, thoughtful speech, and righteous paths direct life toward enduring good.
Key Truth: Pursue peace through diligent service.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but …” (Proverbs 12:20)
Find it in Proverbs 12:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The hand of the ____ shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.” (Proverbs 12:24)
Find it in Proverbs 12:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “In the way of ____ is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no …” (Proverbs 12:28)
Find it in Proverbs 12:28 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
James 1:19 — Believers are urged to listen before speaking.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What counsel should you hear before answering?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the chapter extend righteous care?
2. What exposes the difference between a fool and a wise hearer?
3. What does the sword comparison reveal about speech?
4. Which conduct does the LORD delight in?
5. What can relieve the heart’s heaviness in this proverb?
Notes
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