Chapter 12
001
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but she who hates reproof is stupid.
002
A good woman shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but she will condemn a woman of wicked devices.
003
A woman shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
004
A worthy man is the crown of his wife, but a disgraceful husband is as rottenness in her bones.
005
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
006
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
007
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
008
A woman shall be commended according to her wisdom, but she who has a warped mind shall be despised.
009
Better is she who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than she who honors herself, and lacks bread.
010
A righteous woman regards the life of her animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
011
She who tills her land shall have plenty of bread, but she who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
012
The wicked desires the plunder of evil women, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
013
An evil woman is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
014
A woman shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of her mouth. The work of a woman's hands shall be rewarded to her.
015
The way of a fool is right in her own eyes, but she who is wise listens to counsel.
016
A fool shows her annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
017
She who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
018
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
019
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
020
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
021
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
022
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are her delight.
023
A prudent woman keeps her knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
024
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
025
Anxiety in a woman's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
026
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
027
The slothful woman doesn't roast her game, but the possessions of diligent women are prized.
028
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.