Proverbschapter 12
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Proverbs 12— Hebrew word study · with the Hebrew tradition
How to read a word below: the Hebrewword, then how it sounds, then what it means, then its number in Strong’s concordance, which is the key every lexicon and concordance uses (H for Hebrew and Aramaic, G for Greek). Square brackets hold a word the English supplies that the Hebrew does not, angle brackets name a word that does a grammatical job rather than carrying a meaning, and the mark ס or פ is where the Hebrew manuscripts end a paragraph.
Whoso Loveth Correction Loveth Knowledge1
1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man has regard for the desire of his beast What his beasts and his household members need.
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11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his soil will be sated with bread To be understood according to its apparent meaning, but according to its allegorical meaning, [this means] he who constantly reviews his studies lest they be forgotten.
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12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:12
The wicked man yearns to gain sustenance and maintenance from the prey of the wicked, who prey on people with robbery and violence.
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13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:13
Because of the transgression of the lips Because of the transgression of the lips of the generation of the Flood, who said (Job:15): “What is the Almighty that we should serve Him?” an evil snare came upon them, and Noah, the righteous man, came out of the trouble.
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14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:14
From the fruit of a man’s mouth From the reward of the mouth of those who engage in the Torah, they eat the good of this world, and the principal remains intact for them for the world to come.
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Rash Words Pierce; the Tongue of the Wise Is Health15
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Rashi on Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s anger is known within the day On the day he is angry, on that very day he lets his anger be known, for he starts a quarrel and berates his fellow in public, and his anger has no restraint.
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17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.