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Proverbs 12:12-20
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 12
12
The wicked person desires the plunder of evil people,
But the root of the righteous yields
fruit.
13
An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
14
A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
16
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
17
One
who
declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace
have
joy.
King James Version
Chapter 12
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14
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.
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 12
12
The wicked desire what evil people have caught,
but the root of the righteous is productive.
13
By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14
A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.
15
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16
A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
17
Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.
18
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
New Living Translation
Chapter 12
12
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
14
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
15
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
English Standard Version
Chapter 12
12
Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14
From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good,
and the work of a man 's hand comes back to him.
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16
The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
17
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness utters deceit.
18
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
New International Version
Chapter 12
12
The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
13
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,
and so the innocent escape trouble.
14
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15
The way of fools seems right to them,
but the wise listen to advice.
16
Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.
17
An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.
18
The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
New King James Version
Chapter 12
12
The wicked covet the catch of evil
men,
But the root of the righteous yields
fruit.
13
The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of
his
lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
14
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of
his
mouth,
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
15
The way of a fool
is
right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel
is
wise.
16
A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent
man
covers shame.
17
He
who
speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise
promotes
health.
19
The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue
is
but for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
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