12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,
but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
12:2 A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord
12:3 No one
but a righteous root
12:4 A noble wife
but the wife
12:5 The plans
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait
but the words
12:7 The wicked are overthrown
but the righteous household
12:8 A person
but the one who has a twisted mind
12:9 Better is a person of humble standing
than one who pretends to be somebody important
12:10 A righteous person cares for
but even the most compassionate acts
12:11 The one who works
but whoever chases daydreams
12:12 The wicked person desires a stronghold,
but the righteous root
12:13 The evil person is ensnared
but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
12:14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
and the work of his hands
12:15 The way of a fool
but the one who listens to advice is wise.