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 condemns a person with wicked schemes.

12:3 No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

12:4 A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

• Refer to Notable Women

12:5 The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

12:7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.

12:8 A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

12:9 Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

12:10 A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.

12:11 The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

12:12 The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.

• Refer to Wealth

12:13 The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, 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 will be rendered to him.

12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

12:16 A fool’s vexation is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

12:17 The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.