Prv 12:1-11

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but whoever hates reproof is stupid.^{* a}

2A good person wins favor from the LORD,

but the schemer he condemns.^*

3No one is made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the just will never be disturbed.^*

4A woman of worth is the crown of her husband,^b

but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.^*

5The plans of the just are right;

the designs of the wicked are deceit.^*

6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,

but the speech of the upright saves them.^*

7Overthrow the wicked and they are no more,

but the house of the just stands firm.

8For their good sense people are praised,

but the perverse of heart are despised.^*

9Better to be slighted and have a servant

than put on airs and lack bread.^c

10The just take care of their livestock,

but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.^*

11Those who till their own land have food in plenty,

but those who engage in idle pursuits lack sense.^{* d}