- Iron sharpens iron;
so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. - Who can find a worthy woman?
For her value is far above rubies. - Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gets understanding. - A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity. - A man’s gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men. - A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. - When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes wisdom. - A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor. - The rich rule over the poor.
The borrower is servant to the lender. - For whoever finds me finds life,
and will obtain favor from Yahweh. - A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies. - Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. - My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad, even mine. - Let your eyes look straight ahead.
Fix your gaze directly before you. - A perverse man stirs up strife.
A whisperer separates close friends. - Make the path of your feet level.
Let all of your ways be established. - Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of Yahweh. - He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool. - A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit. - Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice. - Put away from yourself a perverse mouth.
Put corrupt lips far from you. - The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall. - The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor hear no threats. - Yahweh’s name is a strong tower:
the righteous run to him, and are safe. - The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
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Bible verse of the day
Wash yourselves. Make yourself clean.Put away the evil of your doings from before my eyes.
Cease to do evil.