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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better read more
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
He who works his land will have abundant food.
He who works his land will have abundant food.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep read more
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.