| 12:1 | The House of the Righteous Shall Stand Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 12:2 | A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. |
| 12:3 | A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. |
| 12:4 | An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 12:5 | The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| 12:6 | The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. |
| 12:7 | The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 12:8 | A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. |
| 12:9 | Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. |
| 12:10 | A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| 12:11 | He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. |
| 12:12 | The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. |
| 12:13 | The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. |
| 12:14 | 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. |
| 12:15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. |
| 12:16 | A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
| 12:17 | He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. |
| 12:18 | There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. |
| 12:19 | The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 12:20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
| 12:21 | No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. |
| 12:22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
| 12:23 | A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. |
| 12:24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. |
| 12:25 | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. |
| 12:26 | The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 12:27 | The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession. |
| 12:28 | In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. |