Loving Discipline and Knowledge
1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14A 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.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
King James Bible
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Loving Discipline and Knowledge
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A 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 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
Loving Discipline and Knowledge
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.
2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant,
than to be self-important but lack food.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,
and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,
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 devise evil,
but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD,
but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man,
but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game,
but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.
Loving Discipline and Knowledge
1Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof is brutish.
2The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.
5The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
6The words of the wicked are: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
8According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
9Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
16The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
18A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.
20Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
26The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
28In the path of righteousness is life, And in the way of that path is no death!
