Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:9

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

A man, that is mean in his own conceit, and yet hath somewhat to take unto, is better than a proud and vain braggart, that wanteth means of necessary maintenance.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked desireth the net of evil men.

The wicked man affects those means of fraudulent circumvention, which he sees some crafty oppressors use to their advantage.

Proverbs 12:14

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.

A good man shall, through God’s merciful retribution, find much comfort and benefit, both to himself and to others, from the gracious words of holy counsel, which proceed from his mouth; and also from the holy works of his hands.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

A fool cannot be angry, but he must presently shew it, and break forth into open distempers; but a wise man hides his passions, till he sees fit opportunities and means to manifest them, so as may be most safe and advantageous to himself.

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.

Those, whose hearts are full of mischievous devices, do, in the end, but deceive themselves; but those, that advise or procure good unto others, shall have much joy in themselves.