Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy, (27:6). Continue reading →

Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool, (26:1). Continue reading →

Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a man who has no control over his spirit, (25:28). Continue reading →

By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
⁴ And by knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches, (24:3-4). Continue reading →

Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in the fear of the Lord always.
¹⁸ Surely there is a future,
And your hope will not be cut off, (23:17-18). Continue reading →

The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the treacherous man, (22:12). Continue reading →

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts. (21:2). Continue reading →

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a trustworthy man? (20:6). Continue reading →

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good, (19:8). Continue reading →

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe, (18:10). Continue reading →