Proverbs 12
Lutheran reading notes
In Proverbs chapter 12, the wisdom literature continues to explore wisdom for righteous living and reverence for God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof {is} brutish.
Proverbs 12:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
A good {man} obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
A virtuous woman {is} a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed {is} as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
The thoughts of the righteous {are} right: {but} the counsels of the wicked {are} deceit.
Proverbs 12:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The words of the wicked {are} to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Proverbs 12:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
The wicked are overthrown, and {are} not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. {of a...: Heb. perverse of heart}
Proverbs 12:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9
{He that is} despised, and hath a servant, {is} better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
A righteous {man} regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked {are} cruel. {tender...: or, bowels}
Proverbs 12:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain {persons is} void of understanding.
Proverbs 12:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil {men}: but the root of the righteous yieldeth {fruit}. {the net: or, the fortress}
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of {his} lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. {The wicked...: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips}
Proverbs 12:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of {his} mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 12:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.
Proverbs 12:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
Proverbs 12:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
17
{He that} speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.
Proverbs 12:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue {is} but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:19 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
20
Deceit {is} in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace {is} joy.
Proverbs 12:20 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Proverbs 12:21 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
22
Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
Proverbs 12:24 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12:25 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
26
The righteous {is} more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. {excellent: or, abundant}
Proverbs 12:26 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
27
The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.
Proverbs 12:27 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
28
In the way of righteousness {is} life; and {in} the pathway {thereof there is} no death.
Proverbs 12:28 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.