Month: January 2025

17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,But a faithful envoy brings healing.18 Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects [p]discipline,But he who regards reproof will be honored.19 Desire realized is sweet to…

9 The light of the righteous [h]rejoices,But the lamp of the wicked goes out.10 Through insolence [i]comes nothing but strife,But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.11 Wealth obtained by [j]fraud dwindles,But the one…

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 13 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he [a]enjoys good,But…

21 No harm befalls the righteous,But the wicked are filled with trouble.22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,But those who deal faithfully are His delight.23 A prudent…

10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,But…

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 12 Whoever loves [a]discipline loves knowledge,But he who hates reproof is stupid.2 A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will…

25 The [l]generous man will be [m]prosperous,And he who waters will himself be watered.26 He who withholds grain, the people will curse him,But blessing will be on the head of him…

17 The merciful man does [f]himself good,But the cruel man [g]does himself harm.18 The wicked earns deceptive wages,But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.19 He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life,And he…

9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,And when the wicked…

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 11 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,But a just weight is His delight.2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor,But with the…