Author Archives: Plymothian

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 →

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet     than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son     and will share the inheritance as one of the family. 3 The crucible for silver and … Continue reading →

There is a way that appears to be right,(AM)     but in the end it leads to death.(AN) 26 The appetite of laborers works for them;     their hunger drives them on. 27 A scoundrel(AO) plots evil,     and on their lips it is like … Continue reading →

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed     than to share plunder with the proud. 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](AE)     and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(AF) 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, … Continue reading →

(M)Better is a little with righteousness     than great revenues with injustice. 9 (N)The heart of man plans his way,     but (O)the Lord establishes his steps. 10 (P)An oracle is on the lips of a king;     his mouth does not sin in judgement. … Continue reading →

To humans belong the plans of the heart,     but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A) 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,(B)     but motives are weighed(C) by the Lord.(D) 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you … Continue reading →

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,     but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. 22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,     but with many advisersthey succeed. 23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply —     and how … Continue reading →