- Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. - When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for God has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill the vow you have made.
- A highway will be there
that will be called the Way of Holiness.
No one who is unclean may pass over it;
it will serve as a path for pilgrims
and no fool will be able to use it. - The words of a wise man win favor,
but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. - Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. - A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it. - A fool is quick to show his anger,
but a prudent man ignores an insult. - The lips of a fool cause strife,
and his mouth provokes a flogging. - Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.
- A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
but only delights in expressing his own opinions. - Let no one delude himself. If anyone among you considers himself to be wise by worldly standards, he must become a fool in order to be truly wise.
- It is honorable to avoid strife,
but every fool is quarrelsome. - A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief.
By this is my Father glorified,
that you bear much fruit
and become my disciples. Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise.Next verse!With image