Monthly Archives: May 2012

Laziness brings on deep sleep,     and the shiftless go hungry. 16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,     but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,     and he will reward them … Continue reading →

It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury—     how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! 11 A person’s wisdom yields patience;     it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. 12 A king’s rage is like … Continue reading →

Better the poor whose walk is blameless     than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good—     how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin,     yet their heart … Continue reading →

From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;     with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. 21 The tongue has the power of life and death,     and those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 He who … Continue reading →

To answer before listening—     that is folly and shame. 14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,     but a crushed spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,     for the ears of the wise seek it out. 16 A … Continue reading →

One who is slack in his work     is brother to one who destroys. 10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;     the righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;     they … Continue reading →

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends     and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding     but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,     and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of … Continue reading →

One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge     and puts up security for a neighbor. 19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;     whoever builds a high gate invites destruction. 20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;     one whose tongue … Continue reading →

17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Friends Love Friends don’t always agree.  Friends don’t always do what the other wants.  Friends are sometimes miles away – even across the oceans.  … Continue reading →

  Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;     still less is false speech to a prince. 8  A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;     wherever he turns he prospers. 9 Whoever … Continue reading →