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Proverbs 12 American Standard Version (1901)

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1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
1 EL que ama la corrección ama la sabiduría: mas el que aborrece la reprensión, es ignorante.
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
2 El bueno alcanzará favor de Jehová: mas él condenará al hombre de malos pensamientos.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
3 El hombre no se afirmará por medio de la impiedad: mas la raíz de los justos no será movida.
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 she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
4 La mujer virtuosa corona es de su marido: mas la mala, como carcoma en sus huesos.
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 counsels of the wicked are deceit.
5 Los pensamientos de los justos son rectitud; [mas] los consejos de los impíos, engaño.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
6 Las palabras de los impíos son para acechar la sangre: mas la boca de los rectos los librará.
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 not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
7 [Dios] trastornará á los impíos, y no serán más: mas la casa de los justos permanecerá.
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 that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
8 Según su sabiduría es alabado el hombre: mas el perverso de corazón será en menosprecio.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
9 Mejor es el que es menospreciado y tiene servidores, que el que se precia, y carece de pan.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
10 El justo atiende á la vida de su bestia: mas las entrañas de los impíos son crueles.
10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
11 El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los vagabundos es falto de entendimiento.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
12 Desea el impío la red de los malos: mas la raíz de los justos dará [fruto].
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
13 El impío es enredado en la prevaricación de sus labios: mas el justo saldrá de la tribulación.
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; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
14 El hombre será harto de bien del fruto de su boca: y la paga de las manos del hombre le será dada.
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 that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
15 El camino del necio es derecho en su opinión: mas el que obedece al consejo es sabio.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
16 El necio luego al punto da á conocer su ira: mas el que disimula la injuria es cuerdo.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
17 El que habla verdad, declara justicia; mas el testigo mentiroso, engaño.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
18 Hay quienes hablan como [dando] estocadas de espada: mas la lengua de los sabios es medicina.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
19 El labio de verdad permanecerá para siempre: mas la lengua de mentira por un momento.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
20 Engaño hay en el corazón de los que piensan mal: mas alegría en el de los que piensan bien.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
21 Ninguna adversidad acontecerá al justo: mas los impíos serán llenos de mal.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
22 Los labios mentirosos son abominación á Jehová: mas los obradores de verdad su contentamiento.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
23 El hombre cuerdo encubre la ciencia: mas el corazón de los necios publica la necedad.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
24 La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará: mas la negligencia será tributaria.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
25 El cuidado congojoso en el corazón del hombre, lo abate; mas la buena palabra lo alegra.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
26 El justo hace ventaja á su prójimo: mas el camino de los impíos les hace errar.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.
27 El indolente no chamuscará su caza: mas el haber precioso del hombre [es] la diligencia.
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; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
28 En el camino de la justicia está la vida; y la senda de su vereda no es muerte.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
Cross references (28)

Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.

  1. 1 Proverbs 15:10; Proverbs 9:7–8; Psalm 119:97–100; Proverbs 5:12–13; Proverbs 18:1
  2. 2 Proverbs 8:35; Acts 11:24; Psalm 112:5; Romans 5:7; Isaiah 32:5–7
  3. 3 Proverbs 10:25; Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 2:7; Proverbs 12:12; Psalm 125:1–2
  4. 4 Proverbs 31:10–25; Proverbs 14:30; Proverbs 14:1; Proverbs 19:13–14; Proverbs 21:9
  5. 5 Psalm 139:23; Isaiah 55:7; Psalm 140:1–3; Psalm 41:6–7; Jeremiah 4:14
  6. 6 Proverbs 14:3; Jeremiah 5:26; Proverbs 1:11–19; Isaiah 59:7; 2 Samuel 17:1–4
  7. 7 Matthew 7:24–27; Proverbs 10:25; Proverbs 11:21; Job 27:18–23; 2 Samuel 7:26
  8. 8 2 Corinthians 10:18; Proverbs 3:35; 1 Corinthians 3:10–15; Matthew 27:4–5; 1 Corinthians 4:5
  9. 9 Luke 14:11; Proverbs 13:7
  10. 10 Deuteronomy 25:4; Genesis 33:13–14; Numbers 22:28–32; James 2:13–16; 1 John 3:17
  11. 11 Proverbs 28:19; Proverbs 14:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; Psalm 128:2; Ephesians 4:28
  12. 12 Jeremiah 17:7–8; Luke 8:13–15; Psalm 1:3; John 15:5; Proverbs 29:5–6
  13. 13 Proverbs 21:23; Proverbs 11:8; Psalm 64:8; Daniel 6:24; Proverbs 6:2
  14. 14 Proverbs 18:20–21; Isaiah 3:10–11; Proverbs 13:2; Psalm 63:5; Proverbs 15:23
  15. 15 Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 26:12; Proverbs 16:2
  16. 16 Proverbs 29:11; James 1:19; Proverbs 10:12; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 25:28
  17. 17 Proverbs 14:25; Proverbs 14:5; Proverbs 24:28; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 19:5
  18. 18 Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 10:20–21; Psalm 57:4; James 3:6–8
  19. 19 Proverbs 19:9; Psalm 52:4–5; Job 20:5; Zechariah 1:4–6; Acts 5:3–10
  20. 20 Matthew 5:9; 1 Peter 3:8–13; Mark 7:21–22; Jeremiah 17:16; Zechariah 6:13
  21. 21 1 Peter 3:13; Psalm 91:10; Romans 8:28; Revelation 18:6; Jeremiah 13:12–14
  22. 22 Psalm 5:6; Proverbs 11:20; Revelation 22:15; Proverbs 6:16–17; Jeremiah 9:24
  23. 23 Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 10:14; Proverbs 15:2
  24. 24 Proverbs 12:27; Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 21:25–26; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 19:15
  25. 25 Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 17:22; Isaiah 50:4; Proverbs 15:23
  26. 26 1 John 2:26; James 1:13–14; Proverbs 17:27; Matthew 5:46–48; Psalm 18:12–13
  27. 27 Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 26:15; Psalm 37:16
  28. 28 3 John 11; Romans 5:21; Ezekiel 18:20–24; Proverbs 11:19; Titus 2:11–12

Cross references: OpenBible.info (CC BY), drawn mainly from the public-domain Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. · Sources & licences

What the Fathers said

Passages from the Church Fathers that expound or quote this chapter, verbatim from the public-domain Schaff edition (19th-century English translations).

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“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).

  1. Quotes verse 12:10 John of Damascus, An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (Book IV, Chapters XXI–XXIII)

    … God, knowing the denseness of the Israelites and their carnal love and propensity towards matter in everything, made this law: first, in order that the servant and the cattle should rest as it is written, for the righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: next, in order that when they take their ease from the distraction of material …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 9 (1899)