| Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. | Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
| Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. |
| Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. |
| The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. | The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
| Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. | Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. |
Bible verse of the day
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous,and his ears are open unto their cry.