Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice. Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore and insult. Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully. Rash word are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips […]
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. The good obtain favor from the Lord, but those who devise evil he condemns. No one finds security by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. A good wife is the crown of her husband, but […]
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but wisdom is with the humble. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness […]