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To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
it is stupid to hate correction.
The House of the Righteous Shall Stand
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
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 obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
but the godly have deep roots.
A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
But the root of the righteous cannot 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.
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,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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, “Lie in wait for blood,”
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
but the family of the godly stands firm.
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
But the house of the righteous will stand.
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
but a warped mind is despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
But he who is of a perverse heart will 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.
The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
but the wicked are always cruel.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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.
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 covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
but the godly escape such trouble.
The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
But the righteous will come through trouble.
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
and hard work brings rewards.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to 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 who heeds counsel is wise.
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
But a prudent man covers shame.
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
a false witness tells lies.
He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
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 one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
but lies are soon exposed.
The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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 those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
But counselors of peace have joy.
No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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 the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
But those who deal truthfully 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 conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
be lazy and become a slave.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
But a good word makes it glad.
The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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 lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
But diligence is man’s precious possession.