- A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. - Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing,
but a righteous life brings delivery from death. - Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous,
but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. - The righteous is remembered with blessings,
but the name of the wicked fades away. - A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief. - Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety,
but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
but love overlooks all offenses. - Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life,
but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. - Lying lips conceal hatred,
and anyone who slanders another is a fool. - Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. - The tongue of the just man is like pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is without worth. - The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers. - The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness,
but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert.
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Bible verse of the day
In my anguish I cried out to the Lordand called to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.