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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their read more
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, read more
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?
Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?
He who works his land will have abundant food.
He who works his land will have abundant food.
There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged read more
There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
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.
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom read more
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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.
