Study Desk

So that your confidence may be in the Lord , I am making them known to you today—even you.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest.

Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.

Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passer-by.