Proverbs 12:10-21

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

¹⁰ The righteous know the needs of their animals,
    but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
¹¹ Those who till their land will have plenty of food,
    but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.
¹² The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness,^[a]
    but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
¹³ The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
    but the righteous escape from trouble.
¹⁴ From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
    and manual labour has its reward.
¹⁵ Fools think their own way is right,
    but the wise listen to advice.
¹⁶ Fools show their anger at once,
    but the prudent ignore an insult.
¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
    but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
¹⁸ Rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure for ever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
    but those who counsel peace have joy.
²¹ No harm happens to the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.