Study Desk

Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who is able to stand before jealousy?

Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

The sated appetite spurns honey, but to a ravenous appetite even the bitter is sweet.

Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.

The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it.

Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, but the folly will not be driven out.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting order.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law struggle against them.

The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.

Those who keep the law are wise children, but companions of gluttons shame their parents.

Those who mislead the upright into evil ways will fall into pits of their own making, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.

The rich is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.

No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Happy is the one who is never without fear, but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

One who walks in integrity will be safe, but whoever follows crooked ways will fall into the Pit.

Anyone who tills the land will have plenty of bread, but one who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

The faithful will abound with blessings, but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished.