Author: nosilver4u

24 The path of life leads upward for the wiseThat he may keep away from [r]Sheol below.25 The Lord will tear down the house of the proud,But He will establish the boundary of the widow.26 Evil…

12 A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,He will not go to the wise.13 A joyful heart makes a [i]cheerful face,But [j]when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.14 The mind…

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,But a [a]harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge [b]acceptable,But the mouth of fools…

28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.29 He who is slow to anger has great…

19 The evil will bow down before the good,And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.20 The poor is hated even by his neighbor,But those who love…

10 The heart knows its own bitterness,And a stranger does not share its joy.11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,But the tent of the upright will…

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 14 The wise woman builds her house,But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.2 He who walks in his uprightness…

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…