Monthly Archives: August 2017

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A false balanceanddishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord, But an accurate scale is His delight. 2 When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonorandshame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Whoever loves instructionanddiscipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproofandcorrection is stupid. 2 A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. 3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the [consistently] righteous will […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A wise son heedsandaccepts [and is the result of] his father’s disciplineandinstruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimandanddoes not learn from his errors. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 The […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives], But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles]. 2 He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord[and obeys and worships […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A softandgentleandthoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harshandpainfulandcareless words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasingandacceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly. 3 The eyes of the Lordare in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plansandreflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are cleanandinnocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the Lordweighsandexamines the motivesandintents [of the […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietnessandpeace Than a house full of feasting [served] with strifeandcontention. 2 A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefullyandbrings disgrace [to the family] And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers. […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. 2 A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity]. 3 When the wicked man comes […]

On Life and Conduct 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool. 2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without […]

On Life and Conduct 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. 2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. 3 It is an honor for a man to keep […]