12 Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge.
    Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.

² The Lord blesses anyone who does good.
    But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

³ No one can become strong and steady by doing evil.
    But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.

⁴ An excellent woman is her husband’s crown.
    But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.

⁵ The plans of godly people are right.
    But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.

⁶ The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
    But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.

⁷ Sinners are destroyed and taken away.
    But the houses of godly people stand firm.

⁸ A person is praised for how wise they are.
    But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

⁹ Being nobody and having a servant
    is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.

¹⁰ Those who do what is right take good care of their animals.
    But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.

¹¹ Those who farm their land will have plenty of food.
    But those who chase dreams have no sense.

¹² Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while.
    But those who do what is right last forever.

¹³ Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.
    But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.

¹⁴ Many good things come from what people say.
    And the work of their hands rewards them.

¹⁵ The way of foolish people seems right to them.
    But those who are wise listen to advice.

¹⁶ Foolish people are easily upset.
    But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth.
    But a dishonest witness tells lies.

¹⁸ The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
    But the tongue of wise people brings healing.

¹⁹ Truthful words last forever.
    But lies last for only a moment.

²⁰ There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.
    But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

²¹ No harm comes to godly people.
    But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.

²² The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.
    But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

²³ Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.
    But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

²⁴ Hands that work hard will rule.
    But people who are lazy will be forced to work.

²⁵ Worry makes the heart heavy.
    But a kind word cheers it up.

²⁶ Godly people are careful about the friends they choose.
    But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.

²⁷ Lazy people do not even cook what they catch.
    But those who work hard eat their fill of what is hunted.

²⁸ There is life in doing what is right.
    Along that path you will never die.