- Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
but righteousness delivers from death. - Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. - The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot. - The wise of heart will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin. - Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses. - Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. - Lying lips conceal hatred,
and whoever utters slander is a fool. - When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech. - The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
the mind of the wicked is of little worth. - The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it. - The hope of the righteous ends in gladness,
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers. - The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. - When pride comes, then comes disgrace;
but wisdom is with the humble. - The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. - Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death. - With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. - A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. - The wicked earn no real gain,
but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. - A generous person will be enriched,
and one who gives water will get water. - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. - Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult. - Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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Bible verse of the day
So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.