Study Desk

He may speak pleasantly, but don't trust him; for seven abominations are in his heart.

His hatred may be concealed by deceit, but his wickedness will be revealed in the assembly.

Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.

Seize his clothes because he guaranteed a stranger's loan; take them as security for that unknown woman.

Whoever greets his neighbor in a loud voice at dawn might just as well have cursed him.

whoever can restrain her can restrain the wind or keep perfume on his hand from making itself known.

Just as iron sharpens iron, a person sharpens the character of his friend.

Whoever tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who is attentive to his master will be honored.

The crucible [tests] silver, and the furnace [tests] gold, but a person [is tested] by [his reaction to] praise.

You can crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle, along with the grain being crushed; yet his foolishness will not leave him.

A wise son observes Torah, but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.

He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.

If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

Whoever causes the honest to pursue evil ways will himself fall into his own pit, but the pure-hearted will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.

He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.

Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.

A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.

He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.

He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who hides his eyes will get curses in plenty.