Proverbs 12 | BSB Bible Study

Proverbs 12:1 (BSB)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 12:2 (BSB)
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

Proverbs 12:3 (BSB)
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

Proverbs 12:4 (BSB)
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 12:5 (BSB)
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

Proverbs 12:6 (BSB)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:7 (BSB)
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

Proverbs 12:8 (BSB)
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

Proverbs 12:9 (BSB)
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

Proverbs 12:10 (BSB)
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

Proverbs 12:11 (BSB)
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

Proverbs 12:12 (BSB)
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Proverbs 12:13 (BSB)
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 12:14 (BSB)
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

Proverbs 12:15 (BSB)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Proverbs 12:16 (BSB)
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 12:17 (BSB)
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Proverbs 12:18 (BSB)
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:19 (BSB)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Proverbs 12:20 (BSB)
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:21 (BSB)
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

Proverbs 12:22 (BSB)
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:23 (BSB)
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 12:24 (BSB)
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Proverbs 12:25 (BSB)
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:26 (BSB)
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

Proverbs 12:27 (BSB)
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

Proverbs 12:28 (BSB)
There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

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