Study Desk

Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.

Do not say, "Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.

Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.

Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.

Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.

He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.

Like a dog that returns to its vomit Is a fool who repeats his folly.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.

So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "Was I not joking?"

He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart.

Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.