Author Archives: david

An evildoer listens to wicked lips,     and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker;     he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,     and the glory of children… →

Better is a dry morsel with quiet     than a house full of feasting with strife. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully     and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. The crucible is for silver,… →

A man of violence entices his neighbour     and leads him in a way that is not good. Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things;     he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. Grey hair is a crown of glory;     it is gained in a… →

There is a way that seems right to a man,     but its end is the way to death. A worker’s appetite works for him;     his mouth urges him on. A worthless man plots evil,     and his speech is like a scorching fire. A… →

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,     and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. The wise of heart is called discerning,     and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,     but the… →

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,     and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. The wise of heart is called discerning,     and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,     but the… →

How much better to get wisdom than gold!     To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;     whoever guards his way preserves his life. Pride goes before destruction,     and a haughty spirit before… →

An oracle is on the lips of a king;     his mouth does not sin in judgement. A just balance and scales are the Lord’s;     all the weights in the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to do… →

The plans of the heart belong to man,     but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord,     and your plans… →

The plans of the heart belong to man,     but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord,     and your plans… →