3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,(AY)But the lips of the wise will preserve them. e but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.. 2 f Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,. 3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, b But the lips of the wise will preserve them. 8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,But the poor does not hear rebuke. 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. 10 By pride comes nothing but (AI)strife,But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 12 New King James Version (NKJV) The House of the Righteous Shall Stand 12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. For all the saints. 5 A righteous man hates lying,But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.6 (AF)Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,But wickedness overthrows the sinner. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. But in the multitude of counselors they are established. But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. Handed down. 1:31; 24:12; [Is. 9 (BD)Fools mock at [m]sin,But among the upright there is favor. 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,And (CY)a word spoken [ab]in due season, how good it is! 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 1:11; Jer. 3 A man is not established by wickedness, Version. Proverbs 12:15 in all English translations, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. 16:9; Job 34:21; Prov. 9 The light of the righteous rejoices,(AH)But the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 10 c The proverbs of Solomon.. d A wise son makes a glad father,. Proverbs 12-15 New King James Version (NKJV) The House of the Righteous Shall Stand 12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. ... Proverbs 12:15. 22 (CX)Without counsel, plans go awry,But in the multitude of counselors they are established. NET ©: The way of a fool 1 is right 2 in his own opinion, 3 but the one who listens to advice is wise. Proverbs 2:12-15 King James Version KJV To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; Proverbs 12:15 Context. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 18 Poverty and shame will come to him who [h]disdains correction,But (AR)he who regards a rebuke will be honored. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. 4:6; 1 Tim. 23 (AU)Much food is in the [i]fallow ground of the poor,And for lack of justice there is [j]waste. 28 In the way of righteousness is life,And in its pathway there is no death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,But (BX)what is in the heart of fools is made known. NIV ©: The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. 17 (S)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,But a false witness, deceit.18 (T)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,(U)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,But counselors of peace have joy.21 (V)No grave [f]trouble will overtake the righteous,But the wicked shall be filled with evil.22 (W)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,But those who deal truthfully are His delight. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his … When will you rise from your sleep? Proverbs 12:15 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. 11 (J)He who [c]tills his land will be satisfied with (K)bread,But he who follows [d]frivolity (L)is devoid of [e]understanding. 4 Where no oxen are, the [l]trough is clean;But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. 13 He who (AL)despises the word will be destroyed,But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.14 (AM)The law of the wise is a fountain of life,To turn one away from (AN)the snares of death. 15 Good understanding [g]gains (AO)favor,But the way of the unfaithful is hard.16 (AP)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,But a fool lays open his folly. 44:21; Acts 1:24, Ps. New American Standard Bible. 1 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. The text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. 21 (CV)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [aa]discernment,(CW)But a man of understanding walks uprightly. But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. 20 (CU)A wise son makes a father glad,But a foolish man despises his mother. 11 (AJ)Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,But he who gathers by labor will increase. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will be destroyed. ... King James Version (1611) ARRAY(0x5582e70602b8) King James Version ARRAY(0x5582e70604e0) J.P. Green Literal Translation ARRAY(0x5582e7064140) Miles Coverdale Bible … 16:32; 19:11; Eccl. 24 (AV)He who spares his rod hates his son,But he who loves him disciplines him [k]promptly. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. 2 The tongue of 12-15-20 Tuesday Proverbs Chapter 15 (JKV) - New Testament Bible 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,But (AT)the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. 14 The backslider in heart will be m filled with his own ways, New King James Version (NKJV) The Proverbs of Solomon. 12 i There is a way that seems right to a man, But j its end is the way of k death. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,But (AK)when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! 1 Dec 2020. But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 5:21; Jer. 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches,But the foolishness of fools is folly. All rights reserved. 15 A (CA)soft answer turns away wrath,But (CB)a harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,(CC)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. ... King James Version (KJV) The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. Read verse in New King James Version Bible > NKJV > Proverbs 11 Proverbs 11 New King James Version: Par The Folly of Wickedness. 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. Proverbs 12:15, ESV: "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." 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