God's Word Translation

Proverbs 12:21-28 God's Word Translation (GW)

21. No ⌊lasting⌋ harm comes to a righteous person,but wicked people have lots of trouble.

22. Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,but honest people are his delight.

23. A sensible person ⌊discreetly⌋ hides knowledge,but foolish minds preach stupidity.

24. Hard-working hands gain control,but lazy hands do slave labor.

25. A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,but an encouraging word makes him joyful.

26. A righteous person looks out for his neighbor,but the path of wicked people leads others astray.

27. A lazy hunter does not catch his prey,but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.

28. Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness.Eternal death is not along its path.