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Proverbs 12

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVWhoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
    WEBWhoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
  2. 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, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
  3. 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, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
  4. 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, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
  5. 5
    KJVThe thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
    WEBThe thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
  6. 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, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
  7. 7
    KJVThe wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
    WEBThe wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
  8. 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, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
  9. 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 known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
  10. 10
    KJVA righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
    WEBA righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
  11. 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, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
  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, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
  13. 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, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
  14. 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. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
  15. 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, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
  16. 16
    KJVA fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
    WEBA fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
  17. 17
    KJVHe that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
    WEBHe who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
  18. 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, but the tongue of the wise heals.
  19. 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, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
  20. 20
    KJVDeceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
    WEBDeceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
  21. 21
    KJVThere shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
    WEBNo mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
  22. 22
    KJVLying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
    WEBLying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
  23. 23
    KJVA prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
    WEBA prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
  24. 24
    KJVThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
    WEBThe hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
  25. 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, but a kind word makes it glad.
  26. 26
    KJVThe righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
    WEBA righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
  27. 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, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
  28. 28
    KJVIn the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
    WEBIn the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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