Author Archives: Plymothian

Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord —     how much more do human hearts! 12 Mockers resent correction,     so they avoid the wise. 13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,     but heartache crushes the spirit. 14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, … Continue reading →

A gentle answer turns away wrath,     but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,     but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,     keeping watch on the wicked … Continue reading →

The simple inherit folly,     but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,     and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor are shunned even by … Continue reading →

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(G)     but the folly of fools is deception.(H) 9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,     but goodwill is found among the upright. 10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,     and … Continue reading →

The wise woman builds her house,(A)     but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,     but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(B) … Continue reading →

A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(AA)     but fools detest turning from evil. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise,     for a companion of fools suffers harm.(AB) 21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(AC)     but the righteous(AD) are rewarded with good things.(AE) 22 A … Continue reading →

A person’s riches may ransom their life,     but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.(K) 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,     but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(L) 10 Where there is strife, there is pride,     but wisdom … Continue reading →

1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.  2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,    but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.  3 Those who guard their … Continue reading →

8 A person is praised according to their prudence,    and one with a warped mind is despised.  9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant    than pretend to be somebody and have no food.  10 The righteous … Continue reading →

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,    but whoever hates correction is stupid.  2 Good people obtain favor from the LORD,    but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.  3 No one can be established through wickedness,    but the righteous cannot be uprooted. … Continue reading →