Based on the other quotations I have quoted, this blog post gives the best summary:
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Wisdom is better than gold, Understanding to be chosen than silver
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Based on the other quotations I have quoted, this blog post gives the best summary:
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If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all men liberally and upbraideth not.
Citation?
Sorry. James 1:5
I love the book of James.
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and now back to Proverbs........
Contrasting the Godly with the Wicked
It is written:
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivereth from death.
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry.
But he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
Lazy hands make a man poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the righteous will be a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
He who winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but violence ovewhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Hatred stirs up dissension, but lover covers over all wrongs.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of fools invites ruin.
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
The wages of the righteous bring them life,
but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.
He who heeds discipline shows the way of life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
He woul conceals his hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
THe lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct,
but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
What the wicked dreads will overtake him,
what the righteous desire will be granted.
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone
but the righteous stand firm forever.
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so is a sluggard to those who send him.
The fear of the LORD adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
The prospect of the righteous are joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
The way of the LORD are a refuge for the righteous,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
The righteous will never be uprooted,
but the wicked shall not remain in the land. *NOTE: See "Endure Hardship as a Good Soldier" Thread.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
Proverbs 10: 1 - 32
Contrasting the Godly with the Wicked
It is written:
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivereth from death.
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry.
But he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
Lazy hands make a man poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the righteous will be a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
He who winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but violence ovewhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Hatred stirs up dissension, but lover covers over all wrongs.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of fools invites ruin.
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
The wages of the righteous bring them life,
but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.
He who heeds discipline shows the way of life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
He woul conceals his hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
THe lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct,
but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
What the wicked dreads will overtake him,
what the righteous desire will be granted.
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone
but the righteous stand firm forever.
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so is a sluggard to those who send him.
The fear of the LORD adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
The prospect of the righteous are joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
The way of the LORD are a refuge for the righteous,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
The righteous will never be uprooted,
but the wicked shall not remain in the land. *NOTE: See "Endure Hardship as a Good Soldier" Thread.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
Proverbs 10: 1 - 32
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More contrasts between the Wicked and the Godly...
It is written:
The LORD abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are his delight.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them,
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes,
all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
The righteous man is rescued from trouble,
and it comes on the wicked instead.
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices.
when the wicked perish there are shouts of joy.
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisors make a victory sure.
He who puts up a security for another will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to strike hands in a pledge is safe.
A kindhearted woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
The LORD detests men of a perverse heart
but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
Be sure of this: The wicked shall not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
One man gives freely, yet gains even more,
andother withholds unduly, yet comes to poverty.
A generous man will prosper,
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
People curse the man who hoards grain,
but blessings crown him who is willing to sell.
He who seeks good will find goodwill,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise.
If the righteous receive their due on earth,
how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Proverbs 11: 1 - 31
It is written:
The LORD abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are his delight.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them,
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes,
all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
The righteous man is rescued from trouble,
and it comes on the wicked instead.
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices.
when the wicked perish there are shouts of joy.
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisors make a victory sure.
He who puts up a security for another will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to strike hands in a pledge is safe.
A kindhearted woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
The LORD detests men of a perverse heart
but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
Be sure of this: The wicked shall not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
One man gives freely, yet gains even more,
andother withholds unduly, yet comes to poverty.
A generous man will prosper,
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
People curse the man who hoards grain,
but blessings crown him who is willing to sell.
He who seeks good will find goodwill,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise.
If the righteous receive their due on earth,
how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Proverbs 11: 1 - 31
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And again the difference between the godly and the wicked..
It is written:
Whoever loves instruction, loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is brutish.
A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Wicked men are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous stands firm.
A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but men with warped minds are despised.
Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant,
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who fantasies lacks judgment.
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things,
as surely as the work of his hands reward him.
The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.
A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
Reckless words pierce like a sword,
bu the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.
No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Diligent hands shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The lazy man does not roast his game,
but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
In the way of righteousness there is life,
along that path is immortality.
Proverbs 12: 1 - 28
It is written:
Whoever loves instruction, loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is brutish.
A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Wicked men are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous stands firm.
A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but men with warped minds are despised.
Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant,
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who fantasies lacks judgment.
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things,
as surely as the work of his hands reward him.
The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.
A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
Reckless words pierce like a sword,
bu the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.
No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Diligent hands shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The lazy man does not roast his game,
but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
In the way of righteousness there is life,
along that path is immortality.
Proverbs 12: 1 - 28
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Gaining Wisdom
It is written:
A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Righteousness guards the man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing,
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat.
The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Misfortune pursues the sinner,
but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
A poor man's field may produce abundant food,
but injustice sweeps it away.
He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
The righteous eat to their hearts' content,
but the stomach of the wicked go hungry.
Proverbs 13: 1-25
It is written:
A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Righteousness guards the man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing,
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat.
The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Misfortune pursues the sinner,
but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
A poor man's field may produce abundant food,
but injustice sweeps it away.
He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
The righteous eat to their hearts' content,
but the stomach of the wicked go hungry.
Proverbs 13: 1-25
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More on Wisdom.......
It is written:
The wise woman builds her house,
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD,
but he whose ways are devious despises him.
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
A truthful witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,
but the folly of fools is deception.
Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache,
and joy may end in grief.
The faithless will be full repaid for their ways,
and the good man rewarded for his.
A simple man believes anything,
but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil,
but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
A quick tempered man does foolish things,
and a crafty man is hated.
The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent is crowned with knowledge.
Evil men bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.
He who despises his neighbor sins,
but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
Do not those who plot evil go astray?
But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,
but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning,
and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
- Proverbs 14: 1 - 35
It is written:
The wise woman builds her house,
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD,
but he whose ways are devious despises him.
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
A truthful witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,
but the folly of fools is deception.
Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can share its joy.
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache,
and joy may end in grief.
The faithless will be full repaid for their ways,
and the good man rewarded for his.
A simple man believes anything,
but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil,
but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
A quick tempered man does foolish things,
and a crafty man is hated.
The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent is crowned with knowledge.
Evil men bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.
He who despises his neighbor sins,
but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
Do not those who plot evil go astray?
But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
The wealth of the wise is their crown,
but the folly of fools yields folly.
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,
but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning,
and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
- Proverbs 14: 1 - 35
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More wisdom......
It is written:
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh answer stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes forth folly.
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and on the good.
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool spurns his father's discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
not so for the heart of fools.
The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
but the prayers of the upright pleases him.
The LORD detests the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path, he who hates correction will die.
Death and Destruction lie open to the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
A mocker resents correction, he will not consult the wise.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Better a litte with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf with hatred.
A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15: 1 - 18
It is written:
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh answer stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes forth folly.
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and on the good.
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool spurns his father's discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
not so for the heart of fools.
The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
but the prayers of the upright pleases him.
The LORD detests the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path, he who hates correction will die.
Death and Destruction lie open to the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
A mocker resents correction, he will not consult the wise.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Better a litte with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf with hatred.
A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15: 1 - 18
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I love proverbs
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Me too, Avatar. There is something divine and supernatural about reading Proverbs. I remember hearing some book store clerk telling me about their selling the book of Proverbs as a book to read and challenged them to see the success that it brought them in their business. I have never taken the challenge before but the story goes he read chapter one on day one, chapter two on the second day of the month. Then he finished the month on 31st with the 31st chapter but if the month ended on the 30th or whatever he would read the last one to start over the next month on the first. Within one year of reading a chapter a day on each day of the month, year - he had made a million dollars.. then he wrote a book challenging others to do it and they said it brought them great prosperity as well. This was years ago and I do not remember the details of the story but quite a few took the challenge I believe. ( I have no desire for that but I would like the spiritual benefits.. )
In any case, the book has supernatural results in reading it. Which I find to be the case with Psalms as well. Psalms is definitely a very divine book. I love it. The entire book is "living".. it is the only book in the world I could say that about.. if you read it out loud for several hours a day you'll see what I mean.. something happens in the spirit realm that takes you to a different place in God. I used to do it for hours and hours a day.. every day walk the land read it out loud walk the land read it out loud.. you want to try something that will take you places you haven't been before - try that! In fact, I am going back to that now.. it takes awhile to discipline yourself to it - your flesh won't like it but your spirit will. It will take you right into an encounter with God where you will become totally revived, renewed, on fire.
In any case, the book has supernatural results in reading it. Which I find to be the case with Psalms as well. Psalms is definitely a very divine book. I love it. The entire book is "living".. it is the only book in the world I could say that about.. if you read it out loud for several hours a day you'll see what I mean.. something happens in the spirit realm that takes you to a different place in God. I used to do it for hours and hours a day.. every day walk the land read it out loud walk the land read it out loud.. you want to try something that will take you places you haven't been before - try that! In fact, I am going back to that now.. it takes awhile to discipline yourself to it - your flesh won't like it but your spirit will. It will take you right into an encounter with God where you will become totally revived, renewed, on fire.
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I tried memorizing psalms before. I think i am still on the second half of psalm one
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I find it interesting that Psalm One starts off with David describing the life of the believer. Where he walks, where he stands, where he sits, what he does and what he will not do, how he orders his life, what he delights in, what it produces in his life, how he prospers in all he does as the Lord watches over him and then the second half? How it is for the wicked! Then finally......the outcome for both the righteous and the wicked. Powerful! Someone said to me a week or so ago that King David didn't have the Holy Spirit! But he did, Avatar! It is in Psalm 51:11 Do not cast me out of your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. This was Davids prayer ( Psalm 51 ) after he had fallen into sin with another mans wife. Bathsheba. The prophet Nathan had come to him and told him of what the Lord had said about it. Psalm 51 is a powerful Psalm.
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Psalm 1 is packed with wisdom. Here it is:
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Not so for the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
- Psalm 1: 1 - 6
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Not so for the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
- Psalm 1: 1 - 6
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More wisdom......
It is written:
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh answer stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes forth folly.
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and on the good.
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool spurns his father's discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
not so for the heart of fools.
The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
but the prayers of the upright pleases him.
The LORD detests the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path, he who hates correction will die.
Death and Destruction lie open to the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
A mocker resents correction, he will not consult the wise.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Better a litte with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf with hatred.
A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15: 1 - 18
Completing Chapter 15 friom the book of Proverbs.....
Proverbs 15: 19 - 33
The way of a sluggard is blocked with thorns,
but the pathway of the upright is a highway.
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment,
but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
A man finds joy in give an apt reply -
and how good is a timely word!
The path of life leads upward for
the wise,
to keep him from going down to the grave.
The LORD tears down the proud man's house,
but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but those of the pure are pleasing
to him.
A greedy man brings trouble to his own family,
but he who hates bribes will live.
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
The LORD is far from the wicked
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,
and good news give health to the bones.
He who listens to a life- giving rebuke,
will be at home with the wise.
He who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
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Chapter 16 - Proverbs
To man belongs the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
The LORD works out everything for
his own ends-
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The LORD detests all the proud of heart,
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for,
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to live at peace with him.
Better a little with righteousness,
than much gain with injustice.
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth should not betray justice.
Honest scales and balances are
from the LORD,
all the weights in the bag are of
his making.
Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established
through righteousness.
Kings take pleasure in honest lips,
they value a man who speaks the truth.
A kings wrath is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will appease it.
When a king's face brightens, it means life,
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to choose understanding rather than silver!
The highway of the upright avoids evil,
he who guards his way guards his life.
Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.
Better to be lowly of spirit and
among the oppressed,
than to share plunder with the proud.
Whoever gives heed to instruction
prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment
to fools.
A wise man's heart guides his mouth,
and his lips promote instruction.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
The laborer's appetite works for him,
his hunger drives him on.
A scoundrel plots evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
A perverse man stirs up dissension,
and a gossip separates close friends.
A violent man entices his neighbor
and leads him do a path that is not good.
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity,
he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Gray hair is a crown of splendor,
it is attained by a righteous life.
Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper
than one who takes a city.
The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.
To man belongs the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
The LORD works out everything for
his own ends-
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The LORD detests all the proud of heart,
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for,
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to live at peace with him.
Better a little with righteousness,
than much gain with injustice.
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth should not betray justice.
Honest scales and balances are
from the LORD,
all the weights in the bag are of
his making.
Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established
through righteousness.
Kings take pleasure in honest lips,
they value a man who speaks the truth.
A kings wrath is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will appease it.
When a king's face brightens, it means life,
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to choose understanding rather than silver!
The highway of the upright avoids evil,
he who guards his way guards his life.
Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall.
Better to be lowly of spirit and
among the oppressed,
than to share plunder with the proud.
Whoever gives heed to instruction
prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment
to fools.
A wise man's heart guides his mouth,
and his lips promote instruction.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
The laborer's appetite works for him,
his hunger drives him on.
A scoundrel plots evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
A perverse man stirs up dissension,
and a gossip separates close friends.
A violent man entices his neighbor
and leads him do a path that is not good.
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity,
he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Gray hair is a crown of splendor,
it is attained by a righteous life.
Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper
than one who takes a city.
The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.
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Proverbs 17
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet,
than a house full of feastng, with strife.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son,
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the LORD tests the heart.
A wicked man listens to evil lips,
a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Children's children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool,
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it,
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
He who covers over an offense
promotes love,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment,
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
An evil man is bent only on rebellion,
a merciless official will be sent against him.
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
than a fool in his folly.
If a man pays back evil for good,
evil will never leave his house.
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam,
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innnocent,
the LORD detests them both.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,
since he has no desire to get wisdom?
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge,
and puts up security for his neighbor.
He who loves a quarrel loves sin,
he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
A man of perverse heart does not prosper,
he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
To have a fool for a son brings grief,
there is no joy for the father of a fool.
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret,
to pervert the course of justice.
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool's eyes wander to the
ends of the earth.
A foolish son brings grief to his father,
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
It is not good to punish an innocent man,
or to flog officiails for their integrity.
A man of knowledge uses words
with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
Even a fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet,
than a house full of feastng, with strife.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son,
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the LORD tests the heart.
A wicked man listens to evil lips,
a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Children's children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool,
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it,
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
He who covers over an offense
promotes love,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment,
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
An evil man is bent only on rebellion,
a merciless official will be sent against him.
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
than a fool in his folly.
If a man pays back evil for good,
evil will never leave his house.
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam,
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innnocent,
the LORD detests them both.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,
since he has no desire to get wisdom?
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge,
and puts up security for his neighbor.
He who loves a quarrel loves sin,
he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
A man of perverse heart does not prosper,
he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
To have a fool for a son brings grief,
there is no joy for the father of a fool.
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret,
to pervert the course of justice.
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool's eyes wander to the
ends of the earth.
A foolish son brings grief to his father,
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
It is not good to punish an innocent man,
or to flog officiails for their integrity.
A man of knowledge uses words
with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
Even a fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning if he holds his tongue.
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Chapter 18 - Proverbs
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends,
he defies all sound judgment.
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding,
but delights in airing his own opinions.
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
It is not good to be partial to the wicked, or to deprive the innocent of justice.
A fool's lips bring him into strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool's mouth is his undoing,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels,
they go down to a man's inmost parts.
One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower,
the righteous run into it and they are safe.
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
they imagine it an unscalable wall.
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.
He who answers before listening -
that is a folly and a shame to him.
A man's spirit sustains him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
the ears of the wise seek it out.
A gift opens the way for the giver
and ushers him into the presence of the great.
The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.
Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled,
with the harvest from his lips he is satisified.
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the LORD.
A poor man pleads for mercy,
but a rich man answers harshly.
A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends,
he defies all sound judgment.
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding,
but delights in airing his own opinions.
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
It is not good to be partial to the wicked, or to deprive the innocent of justice.
A fool's lips bring him into strife,
and his mouth invites a beating.
A fool's mouth is his undoing,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels,
they go down to a man's inmost parts.
One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower,
the righteous run into it and they are safe.
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
they imagine it an unscalable wall.
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.
He who answers before listening -
that is a folly and a shame to him.
A man's spirit sustains him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
the ears of the wise seek it out.
A gift opens the way for the giver
and ushers him into the presence of the great.
The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.
Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled,
with the harvest from his lips he is satisified.
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the LORD.
A poor man pleads for mercy,
but a rich man answers harshly.
A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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Chapter 19 - Proverbs
Better is a poor man whose walk is blameless,
than a fool whose lips are perverse.
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge,
nor to be hasty and miss the way.
A man's own folly ruins his life,
yet his heart rages against the LORD.
Wealth brings man friends,
but a poor man's friend deserts him.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who pours out lies will not go free.
Many curry favor with a ruler,
and everyone is the friend of a man
who gives gifts.
A poor man is shunned by all his relatives -
how much more do his friends avoid him!
Though he pursues them with pleadiing,
they are nowhere to be found.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul,
he who cherishes understanding prospers.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who pours out lies will perish.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury -
how much more worse for a slave to rule over a princes!
A man's wisdom gives him patience,
it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
A king's rage is like the roar of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
A foolish son is his father's ruin,
and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Laziness brings on deep sleep,
and the shiftless man goes hungry.
He who obeys instructions guards his life,
but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done.
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope,
do not be a willing party to his death.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
if you rescue him you will have to do it again.
Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise.
Many are the plans in a man's heart,
but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
What a man desires is unfailing love,
better to be poor than a liar.
The fear of the LORD leads to life:
Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence,
rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
He who robs his father and drives out his mother
is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.
Better is a poor man whose walk is blameless,
than a fool whose lips are perverse.
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge,
nor to be hasty and miss the way.
A man's own folly ruins his life,
yet his heart rages against the LORD.
Wealth brings man friends,
but a poor man's friend deserts him.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who pours out lies will not go free.
Many curry favor with a ruler,
and everyone is the friend of a man
who gives gifts.
A poor man is shunned by all his relatives -
how much more do his friends avoid him!
Though he pursues them with pleadiing,
they are nowhere to be found.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul,
he who cherishes understanding prospers.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who pours out lies will perish.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury -
how much more worse for a slave to rule over a princes!
A man's wisdom gives him patience,
it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
A king's rage is like the roar of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
A foolish son is his father's ruin,
and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Laziness brings on deep sleep,
and the shiftless man goes hungry.
He who obeys instructions guards his life,
but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done.
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope,
do not be a willing party to his death.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
if you rescue him you will have to do it again.
Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise.
Many are the plans in a man's heart,
but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
What a man desires is unfailing love,
better to be poor than a liar.
The fear of the LORD leads to life:
Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence,
rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
He who robs his father and drives out his mother
is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.
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Proverbs Chapter 20
Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler,
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion,
he who angers him forfeits his life.
It is to a man's honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
A sluggard does not plow in season,
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters,
but a man of understand draws them out.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love,
but a faithful man who can find?
The righteous man leads a blameless life,
blessed are his children after him,
When a king sits on his throne to judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Who can say, I have kept my heart pure,
I am clean and without sin?
Differing weights and differing measures-
the LORD detests them both.
Even a child is known by his actions,
by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Ears that hear and eyes that see-
the LORD has made them both.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor,
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
It's no good, it's no good! says the buyer,
then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Take the garment of one who puts up
a security for a stranger,
hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man,
but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Make plans by seeking advice,
if you wage war, obtain guidance.
A gossip betrays a confidence,
so avoid a man who talks too much.
If a man curses his father or mother,
his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning,
will not be blessed at the end.
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!"
Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
A man's steps are directed by the LORD.
How can anyone understand his own way?
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider his vows.
A wise king winnows out the wicked,
he drives the threshing wheel over them.
The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man,
it searches out his inmost being.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe,
through love his throne is made secure.
The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the spendor of old age.
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the inmost being.
Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler,
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion,
he who angers him forfeits his life.
It is to a man's honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
A sluggard does not plow in season,
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters,
but a man of understand draws them out.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love,
but a faithful man who can find?
The righteous man leads a blameless life,
blessed are his children after him,
When a king sits on his throne to judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Who can say, I have kept my heart pure,
I am clean and without sin?
Differing weights and differing measures-
the LORD detests them both.
Even a child is known by his actions,
by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Ears that hear and eyes that see-
the LORD has made them both.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor,
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
It's no good, it's no good! says the buyer,
then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Take the garment of one who puts up
a security for a stranger,
hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man,
but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Make plans by seeking advice,
if you wage war, obtain guidance.
A gossip betrays a confidence,
so avoid a man who talks too much.
If a man curses his father or mother,
his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning,
will not be blessed at the end.
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!"
Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
A man's steps are directed by the LORD.
How can anyone understand his own way?
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider his vows.
A wise king winnows out the wicked,
he drives the threshing wheel over them.
The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man,
it searches out his inmost being.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe,
through love his throne is made secure.
The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the spendor of old age.
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the inmost being.
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Proverbs Chapter 21
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,
he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
All a man's ways seem right to him,
but it is the LORD who weighs the heart.
To do what is right and just,
is more acceptable to the LORD
than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
the lamp of the wicked, are sin.
The plans of the diligent lead to profit,
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
A fortune made by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right.
The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Better to live on a corner of the roof,
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
The wicked man craves evil,
his neighbor gets no mercy from him.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom,
when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.
The Righeous One takes note of the house of the wicked,
and brings the wicked to ruin.
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too will cry out and not be answered.
A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
A man who strays from the path of understanding,
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
He who loves pleasure will become poor,
whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
Better to live in a desert,
than with a quarrelsome and ill - tempered wife.
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil,
but a foolish man devours all he has.
He who pursues righteousness and love,
finds life, prosperity and honor.
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty
and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
keeps himself from calamity.
The proud and arrogant man -" Mocker" - is his name,
he behaves with overweening pride.
The sluggard's craving will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work.
All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable,
how much more so when brought with evil intent!
A false witness will perish,
and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
A wicked man puts up a bold front,
but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the LORD.
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,
he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
All a man's ways seem right to him,
but it is the LORD who weighs the heart.
To do what is right and just,
is more acceptable to the LORD
than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
the lamp of the wicked, are sin.
The plans of the diligent lead to profit,
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
A fortune made by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right.
The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Better to live on a corner of the roof,
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
The wicked man craves evil,
his neighbor gets no mercy from him.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom,
when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.
The Righeous One takes note of the house of the wicked,
and brings the wicked to ruin.
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too will cry out and not be answered.
A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
A man who strays from the path of understanding,
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
He who loves pleasure will become poor,
whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
Better to live in a desert,
than with a quarrelsome and ill - tempered wife.
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil,
but a foolish man devours all he has.
He who pursues righteousness and love,
finds life, prosperity and honor.
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty
and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
keeps himself from calamity.
The proud and arrogant man -" Mocker" - is his name,
he behaves with overweening pride.
The sluggard's craving will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work.
All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable,
how much more so when brought with evil intent!
A false witness will perish,
and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
A wicked man puts up a bold front,
but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the LORD.
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