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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,     and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 It is singularly appropriate that we should come to the opening words of this chapter on the opening day of the new… →

He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother     is a son who brings shame and reproach. Cease to hear instruction, my son,     and you will stray from the words of knowledge. A worthless witness mocks at justice,… →

What is desired in a man is steadfast love,     and a poor man is better than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life,     and whoever has it rests satisfied;     he will not be visited by harm. The sluggard buries his hand… →

Discipline your son, for there is hope;     do not set your heart on putting him to death. A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,     for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. Listen to… →

Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep,     and an idle person will suffer hunger. Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;     he who despises his ways will die. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,     and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs… →

Good sense makes one slow to anger,     and it is his glory to overlook an offence. A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion,     but his favour is like dew on the grass. A foolish son is ruin to his father,… →

Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;     he who keeps understanding will discover good. A false witness will not go unpunished,     and he who breathes out lies will perish. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury,     much less… →

Wealth brings many new friends,     but a poor man is deserted by his friend. A false witness will not go unpunished,     and he who breathes out lies will not escape. Many seek the favour of a generous man,     and everyone is… →

Wealth brings many new friends,     but a poor man is deserted by his friend. A false witness will not go unpunished,     and he who breathes out lies will not escape. Many seek the favour of a generous man,     and everyone is… →

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity     than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good,     and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. When a man’s folly brings his way… →