Proverbs 12 (NKJV)

¹ But he who hates correction is stupid. ² But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. ³ But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. ⁴ But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. ⁵ But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. ⁶ But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. ⁷ But the house of the righteous will stand. ⁸ But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. ⁹ Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. ¹⁰ But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ¹¹ But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. ¹² But the root of the righteous yields fruit. ¹³ But the righteous will come through trouble. ¹⁴ And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. ¹⁵ But he who heeds counsel is wise. ¹⁶ But a prudent man covers shame. ¹⁷ But a false witness, deceit. ¹⁸ But the tongue of the wise promotes health. ¹⁹ But a lying tongue is but for a moment. ²⁰ But counselors of peace have joy. ²¹ But the wicked shall be filled with evil. ²² But those who deal truthfully are His delight. ²³ But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. ²⁴ But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. ²⁵ But a good word makes it glad. ²⁶ For the way of the wicked leads them astray. ²⁷ But diligence is man’s precious possession. ²⁸ And in its pathway there is no death.