Proverbs 12

Living in Gods Wisdom II Proverbs 12

Chapter 12 In Affecting Others

This next section points at wisdom, thought, knowing who you should be, not just who you are.

Wise men make proverbs, but fools repeat them.

Samuel Palmer

Proverbs 12:1–8 (NKJV)

Pr 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

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Pr 12:2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

Pr 12:3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

It is always right to do the right thing! Roots go deep and ground us. Its like building on the rock that cannot be moved.

Pr 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness cancer in his bones.

This works in reverse as well.

Why so much marriage in bible? Ephesians 5:31–33 “ As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”

Pr 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. what does this not mean? that righteous people are alway right. its when we think righteously

Pr 12:6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

Pr 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

Pr 12:8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

Are we getting this?

We see this on display in 1 Samuel 25:17 “ You need to know this and figure out what to do, for there is going to be trouble for our master and his whole family. He’s so ill-tempered that no one can even talk to him!””

Proverbs 12:9–13 (NKJV)

Pr 12:9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

I like how the NLT Proverbs 12:9 “ Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.”

Pr 12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Pr 12:11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

Pr 12:12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

Pr 12:13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

Hopefully we all found some advice in what we just reviewed.

Proverbs 12:14–28 (NKJV)

Pr 12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. 

Pr 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. 

Pr 12:16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. 

Pr 12:17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. 

Pr 12:18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. 

Proverbs 12:18 “ Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.”

Pr 12:19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. 

Pr 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. 

Pr 12:21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. 

Pr 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. 

Pr 12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. 

Pr 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. 

Pr 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. 

Pr 12:26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. 

Pr 12:27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession. 

Pr 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

Chapter 13

Proverbs 13:1–4 “ A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.

4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.”

Proverbs 13:5–9 “A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.”

Proverbs 13:10–11 “ By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.”

Proverbs 13:12 “ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”

NET (not NLT) Proverbs 13:12 “ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.”

Proverbs 13:19 “ A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.”

Proverbs 13:13–16 “ He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.”

Proverbs 13:17–20 “ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

Proverbs 13:21–23 “ Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.”

Proverbs 13:24–25 “ He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

Proverbs 19:18 “ Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.”

25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.”

Something to keep in mind as we go through these.

As you study, keep in mind that Hebrew proverbs are generalized statements of what is usually true in life, and they must not be treated like promises.

Warren W. Wiersbe

No where in the proverbs does it say this is always true in life or prescriptive. Though there are some objective, absolute statements and even some prophecy. So lets be wise about how we look at this wisdom book and be sure about how we are to observe our own life through this lens.