Proverbs 12 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 12:1
KJVWhoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
WEBWhoever loves correction loves knowledge,
YLTWhoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof [is] brutish.
Proverbs 12:2
KJVA good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
WEBA good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
YLTThe good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
Proverbs 12:3
KJVA man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
WEBA man shall not be established by wickedness,
YLTA man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
Proverbs 12:4
KJVA virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
WEBA worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
YLTA virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.
Proverbs 12:5
KJVThe thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
WEBThe thoughts of the righteous are just,
YLTThe thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
Proverbs 12:6
KJVThe words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
WEBThe words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
YLTThe words of the wicked [are]: `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
Proverbs 12:7
KJVThe wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
WEBThe wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
YLTOverthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
Proverbs 12:8
KJVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
WEBA man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
YLTAccording to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
Proverbs 12:9
KJVHe that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
WEBBetter is he who is little know, and has a servant,
YLTBetter [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:10
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Proverbs 12:11
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
WEBHe who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
YLTWhoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
Proverbs 12:12
KJVThe wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
WEBThe wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
YLTThe wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
Proverbs 12:13
KJVThe wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
WEBAn evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
YLTIn transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
Proverbs 12:14
KJVA 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.
WEBA man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
YLTFrom the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
Proverbs 12:15
KJVThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
WEBThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
YLTThe way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
Proverbs 12:16
KJVA fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
WEBA fool shows his annoyance the same day,
YLTThe fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
Proverbs 12:17
KJVHe that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
WEBHe who is truthful testifies honestly,
YLTWhoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
Proverbs 12:18
KJVThere is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
WEBThere is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
YLTA rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
Proverbs 12:19
KJVThe lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
WEBTruth’s lips will be established forever,
YLTThe lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.
Proverbs 12:20
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Proverbs 12:21
KJVThere shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
WEBNo mischief shall happen to the righteous,
YLTNo iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
Proverbs 12:22
KJVLying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
WEBLying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
Proverbs 12:23
KJVA prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
WEBA prudent man keeps his knowledge,
YLTA prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 12:24
KJVThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
WEBThe hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
YLTThe hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
Proverbs 12:25
KJVHeaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
WEBAnxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
YLTSorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
Proverbs 12:26
KJVThe righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
WEBA righteous person is cautious in friendship,
YLTThe righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Proverbs 12:27
KJVThe slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
WEBThe slothful man doesn’t roast his game,
YLTThe slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12:28
KJVIn the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
WEBIn the way of righteousness is life;
YLTIn the path of righteousness [is] life, And in the way of [that] path [is] no death!
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