American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:8-15 American Standard Version (ASV)

8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9. Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13. In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.