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To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
it is stupid to hate correction.
Loving Discipline and Knowledge
Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
The LORD approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
but the godly have deep roots.
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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.
A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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 words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
but the family of the godly stands firm.
Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
but a warped mind is despised.
A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
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.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
but the wicked are always cruel.
A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
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 desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
but the godly escape such trouble.
In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
and hard work brings rewards.
A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
but the wise listen to others.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
a false witness tells lies.
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
but the words of the wise bring healing.
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
but lies are soon exposed.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
be lazy and become a slave.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
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.
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.