Author Archives: Plymothian

Differing weights and differing measures—     the Lord detests them both. 11 Even small children are known by their actions,     so is their conduct really pure and upright? 12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—     the Lord … Continue reading →

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,     but one who has insight draws them out. 6 Many claim to have unfailing love,     but a faithful person who can find? 7 The righteous lead blameless lives;     … Continue reading →

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;     whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;     those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It … Continue reading →

Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;     rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge. 26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother     is a child who brings shame and disgrace. 27 Stop listening … Continue reading →

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 →