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Loving Discipline and Knowledge
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
it is stupid to hate correction.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
The LORD approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
but the godly have deep roots.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
but the words of the godly save lives.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
but the family of the godly stands firm.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
but a warped mind is despised.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
than to be self-important but have no food.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
but the wicked are always cruel.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
but the godly escape such trouble.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
and hard work brings rewards.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
but the wise listen to others.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
a false witness tells lies.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
but the words of the wise bring healing.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
but lies are soon exposed.
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
be lazy and become a slave.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
but the diligent make use of everything they find.