Darby Translation 1890

Proverbs 12:7-21 Darby Translation 1890 (DARBY)

7. Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

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

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

10. A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless 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 an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

14. A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense 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.

16. The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

17. He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18. There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

19. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21. There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.