Study Desk

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

A man's pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Many seek the ruler's favour: but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.