Proverbs 12 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 12
1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.
28In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 12
1Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof is brutish.
2The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.
5The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wickeddeceit.
6The words of the wicked are : `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
8According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
9Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
16The foolin a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witnessdeceit.
18A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a momenta tongue of falsehood.
20Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
26The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
28In the path of righteousness is life, And in the way of that path is no death!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Proverbs 12
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 12:16
"A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame."
"The foolin a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame."
