- Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult. - House and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the Lord. - The clever see danger and hide;
but the simple go on, and suffer for it. - A fool despises a parent's instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. - When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech. - Those who are wise understand these things;
those who are discerning know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the upright walk in them,
but transgressors stumble in them. - Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.
For, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.Next verse!With image