- Ill-gotten gains do not benefit,
But righteousness rescues from death. - Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. - The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But the name of the wicked will rot. - The wise of heart will receive commands,
But a babbling fool will come to ruin. - One who walks in integrity walks securely,
But one who perverts his ways will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all offenses. - One who is on the path of life follows instruction,
But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. - One who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And one who spreads slander is a fool. - When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,
But one who restrains his lips is wise. - The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little. - It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it. - The hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked perishes. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
But ruin to the workers of injustice. - The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. - When pride comes, then comes dishonor;
But with the humble there is wisdom. - The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them. - Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath,
But righteousness rescues from death. - With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. - One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. - A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. - A generous person will be prosperous,
And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty. - One who loves discipline loves knowledge,
But one who hates rebuke is stupid. - A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor. - Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy. - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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Bible verse of the day
How delightful on the mountainsAre the feet of one who brings good news,
Who announces peace
And brings good news of happiness,
Who announces salvation,
And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”