Study Desk

He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is judged by his praise.

Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.

Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.

He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys.

He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.