DAB PROVERBS September 12, 2026

0:00Welcome to the Daily Audio Proverb, I'm Brian Hardin from DailyAudioBible.com. It's an honor, pleasure, as always, to be here with you, spinning five minutes of unfiltered wisdom from the Book of Proverbs. For our souls, it's the twelfth. We'll read Proverbs chapter 12 today from the home in Christian Standard Bible. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. The good person obtains favor from the Lord, but he condemns a man who schemes. Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

1:00The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant than to act important but have no food. A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

2:08An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness deceit. There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Lips full lips endure forever, but a lying tongue only a moment.

3:10Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. One lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight. A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. The diligent hand will rule. Glazingness will lead to forced labor. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead the mistray. A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

4:12There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. Thanks for being here today for daily audio proverb. If you want to go deeper, dailyaudiobible.com is available through the entire Bible any year in community, or you can download the daily audio Bible app for any of your smart devices. If you want to support the efforts of the daily audio proverb, you can do that at dailyaudiobible.com or the mailing address is PO Box 1996 Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174. That's it for today. I'm Brian. I love you. I'll be waiting for you here tomorrow.