Proverbs 12:2

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:2

BSB
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
AKJV
A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
CPDV
Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
ERV
A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
NHEB
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
SMT
The good shall obtain acceptance from Jehovah: and the man of mischief he will condemn.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:2
Summary
Virtue gains divine approval; schemes incur condemnation.
Event
God approves and condemns
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom