1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, 2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, 3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, 4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, 5 The plans of the righteous are just, 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, 7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, 8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, 9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant 10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, 11 He who works his land will have abundant food, 12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, 13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, 14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things 15 The way of a fool seems right to him, 16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, 17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony, 18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, 19 Truthful lips endure forever, 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, 21 No harm befalls the righteous, 22 The LORD detests lying lips, 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, 24 Diligent hands will rule, 25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, 26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, [a] 27 The lazy man does not roast [b] his game, 28 In the way of righteousness there is life; Proverbs 12
but he who hates correction is stupid.
but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
but the house of the righteous stands firm.
but men with warped minds are despised.
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
but a wise man listens to advice.
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
but a false witness tells lies.
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
but joy for those who promote peace.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but he delights in men who are truthful.
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
but laziness ends in slave labor.
but a kind word cheers him up.
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
along that path is immortality.
MY NOTES: 1. If youlove the Lord follow his commands and be obedient because knowing God is knowledge. 2 When we follow his precepts we find favorin God. 3 When we live in obedience and follow his ways, then we cannot beuprooted. 5 Our plans, in God’s will, will be just. 6 When we guard outtongues, like the Book of James says, then we can avoid trouble. 7 When we arewalking with God and he is moving in us then our house (our body is our temple)will stand firm (Philippians 1:27). 9 Being a nobody, in this context, reallymeans complete contentment with where we are in life and more especially who weare in God (Philippians 4:12B-13). 11Nothing in this life is for free except salvation – we have to work for ourfood and we will have our daily bread. 13In this life we will face trials and tribulations as sons of God, but God willprovide a way for us to avoid trouble. 14 Let your speech edify God and love others and let your hands (yourwork) bless others and you too will be blessed. 15 When we listen to others, who are wise or well experienced, then weare wise for the better 16 Be slow to speak, quick to listen and especiallyoverlook any insults and you will be the better for it. 18 When we are slow to speak, our words canbring healing to any situation 22 God delights in those who tell the truth 25Do not worry (Mathew 6) be kind to others and love your number building him upand encouraging, urging and comforting him in times of need. 28 Following God’s way is the ONLY WAY – He isthe way, the truth and the life…