Proverbs 12:1-8

Revised Standard Version

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but he who hates reproof is stupid.
² A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
    but a man of evil devices he condemns.
³ A man is not established by wickedness,
    but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
⁴ A good wife is the crown of her husband,
    but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just;
    the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
    but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
⁷ The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
    but the house of the righteous will stand.
⁸ A man is commended according to his good sense,
    but one of perverse mind is despised.