Some Thoughts From Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12: l

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but he who hates reproof is stupid.

This verse is another of my favorites, cf 13:8; 15:5, 10, 12.

A car-chasing dog cannot be prevented from chasing cars. Tie him for a year and when he is turned loose he immediately begins his dangerous activity again. The danger cannot be taught him. His death by car is almost certain. But he is a brute. So is anyone who does not love discipline and seek reproof. Their destruction is inevitable.

Proverbs 12:3a

³ No one is established by wickedness,

     but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

A simple statement--in the purpose of God, wickedness is unacceptable.

Proverbs 12:5b

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just;
    the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Wickedness is natural, devious, and purposeful to the wicked person.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
    but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

While there is murder in words, just conversation is beneficial.