Proverbs
Chapters 12:4-10
New International Version Anglicized
4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5The plans of the righteous are just,but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown and are no more,but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8A person is praised according to their prudence,and one with a warped mind is despised.
9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servantthan pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10The righteous care for the needs of their animals,but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.