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“One who often rebuked and yet remains obstinateWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked person rules, people groan.” “A person who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But one who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.A king gives stability to the land by justice,But a person who…
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“The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,But the righteous are bold as a lion.Because of the wrongdoing of a land, its princes are many,But by a person of understanding and knowledge,So it endures.” “A poor man who oppresses the helplessIs like a driving rain which leaves no food.Those who abandon the Law praise the…
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“Do not boast about tomorrow,For you do not know what a day may bring.Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;A stranger, and not your own lips.” “A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.Wrath is cruel and anger is a flood,But who…
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“Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest,So honor is not fitting for a fool.Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,So a curse without cause does not come to rest.” “A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,And a rod for the back of fools.Do not…
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“These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,And the glory of kings to search out a matter.” “As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,So the hearts of kings are unsearchable.Remove the dross from the silver,And a…
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“Do not be envious of evil people,Nor desire to be with them;For their minds devise violence,And their lips talk of trouble.” “By wisdom a house is built,And by understanding it is established;And by knowledge the rooms are filledWith all precious and pleasant riches.” “A wise man is strong,And a person of knowledge increases power.For by…
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“When you sit down to dine with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you,And put a knife to your throatIf you are a person of great appetite.Do not desire his delicacies,For it is deceptive food.” “Do not weary yourself to gain wealth;Stop dwelling on it.When you set your eyes on it, it is gone.For wealth…
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TIME FOR PROVIDENCE 