Proverbs 12 in the early church

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.