Proverbs 12 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Proverbs 12
1He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
2The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for men’s blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
10The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
14By the fruit of a man’s mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
17He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12
1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6The words of the wicked are to lie 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.
9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth 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 be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14A 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.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh 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 imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: 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 under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Proverbs 12
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 12:16
"A fool’s wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise."
"A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame."
