Emotions in Proverbs Chapter 12

• Joy and Delight: Highlighted in the joy and satisfaction that come from wisdom, righteousness, and hard work. “A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth” (Proverbs 12:14).
• Sorrow and Regret: Described in the sorrow and regret associated with deceit, wickedness, and laziness. “He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding” (Proverbs 12:11).
• Security and Confidence: Emphasized through the sense of security and confidence that comes from righteousness and diligence. “The root of the righteous shall not be moved” (Proverbs 12:3).
• Fear and Anxiety: Linked with the consequences of wickedness and deceit. “The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand” (Proverbs 12:7).
• Hope and Expectation: Emphasized for the future of the righteous. “The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit” (Proverbs 12:12).
• Shame and Disgrace: Resulting from dishonest and immoral behavior. “A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame” (Proverbs 12:16).
• Satisfaction and Contentment: Highlighted in the satisfaction and contentment that result from hard work and righteous living. “A man shall be commended according to his wisdom” (Proverbs 12:8).
• Destruction and Ruin: Contrasted with the stability of the righteous. “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise” (Proverbs 12:15).
• Peace and Harmony: Characterizing the lives of the righteous. “There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief” (Proverbs 12:21).