Study Desk

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.

Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.

A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.

Do you see a person wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no gossiper, quarreling quiets down.

Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring.

Take his garment when he becomes a guarantor for a stranger; And for a foreign woman seize a pledge from him.

One who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And one who cares for his master will be honored.

The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.

For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.

The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

And there will be enough goats' milk for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your attendants.

One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor.

To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such concern.

People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.

A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.