Study Desk

You can make many plans, but the Lord 's purpose will prevail.

Lazy people take food in their hand but don't even lift it to their mouth.

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth.

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.

The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.

Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!

A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.

The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord .

The Lord preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.

A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

They are always thinking about how much it costs. "Eat and drink," they say, but they don't mean it.

Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord .

And you will say, "They hit me, but I didn't feel it. I didn't even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can look for another drink?"

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; rich blessings will be showered on them.

A person who promises a gift but doesn't give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.