Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death. The appetite of workers works for them; their hunger urges them on. Scoundrels concoct evil and their speech is like a scorching fire. A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. The violent entice […]
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right. A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and whoever is wise will appease it. In the light of a king’s face […]
The plans of the mind belong to mortals; but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even […]
The man named his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all living. Genesis 3:20 Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax and works with willing hands. she is like […]
There are those who curse their own fathers and do not bless their mothers. There are those who are pure in their own eyes yet are not cleansed of their filthiness. There are those – how lofty are their eyes, how high their eyelids lift! There are those whose teeth are swords, whose teeth […]
Spend enough time with the Amish, as authobsr Suzanne Woods Fisher has, and you’ll hear them repeat a catchy turn of phrase or short words of wisdom, like “Good character like good soup is usually homemade,” or “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” Suspended in these phrases are age-old lessons about […]
Better the poor walking in integrity than one perverse of speech who is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good, and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way. One’s own folly leads to ruin, yet the heart rages against the Lord. Wealth brings many friends, but the poor are left friendless. A […]
The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all who have sound judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace. The words of the mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a gushing […]
Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death. The appetite of workers works for them; their hunger urges them on. Scoundrels concoct evil, and their speech is like a scorching fire. A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. […]