"...but one with a warped mind is despised." - Proverbs 12:8


Proverbs
Chapter 12

1] He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2] The good man wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer is condemned by him.
3] No man is built up by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed.
4] A worthy wife is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.
5] The plans of the just are legitimate; the designs of the wicked are deceitful.
6] The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright saves them.
7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the just stands firm.
8] According to his good sense a man is praised, but one with a warped mind is despised.
9] Better a lowly man who supports himself than one of assumed importance who lacks bread.
10] The just man takes care of his beast, but the heart of the wicked is merciless.
11] He who tills his own land has food in plenty, but he who follows idle pursuits is a fool.
12] The stronghold of evil men will be demolished, but the root of the just is enduring.
13] In the sin of his lips the evil man is ensnared, but the just comes free of trouble.
14] From the fruit of his words a man has his fill of good things, and the work of his hands comes back to reward him.
15] The way of the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
16] The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult.
17] He tells the truth who states what he is sure of, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18] The prating of some men is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19] Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.
20] Deceit is in the hands of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
21] No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.
22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who are truthful are his delight.
23] A shrewd man conceals his knowledge, but the hearts of fools gush forth folly.
24] The diligent hand will govern, but the slothful will be enslaved.
25] Anxiety in a man's heart depresses it, but a kindly word makes it glad.
26] The just man surpasses his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27] The slothful man catches not his prey, but the wealth of the diligent man is great.
28] In the path of justice there is life, but the abominable way leads to death.


Source: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/proverbs/proverb12.htm