New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 12:4-10 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

4. A woman of worth is the crown of her husband,but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.

5. The plans of the just are right;the designs of the wicked are deceit.

6. The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,but the speech of the upright saves them.

7. Overthrow the wicked and they are no more,but the house of the just stands firm.

8. For their good sense people are praised,but the perverse of heart are despised.

9. Better to be slighted and have a servantthan put on airs and lack bread.

10. The just take care of their livestock,but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.