Good News Bible

Proverbs 12:12-17 Good News Bible (GNB)

12. All that wicked people want is to find evil things to do, but the righteous stand firm.

13. The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble.

14. Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.

15. Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.

16. When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Sensible people will ignore an insult.

17. When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.