| A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. | A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. |
| A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. |
| Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. | It is better to have a little and fear the Lord than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish. |
| Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. |
| A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. |
| The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. | The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. |
Bible verse of the day
Who is a God like unto thee,that pardoneth iniquity,
and passeth by the transgression
of the remnant of his heritage?
he retaineth not his anger for ever,
because he delighteth in mercy.
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Although the fig tree shall not blossom,neither shall fruit be in the vines;
the labour of the olive shall fail,
and the fields shall yield no meat;
the flock shall be cut off from the fold,
and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.Next verse!With image