Study Desk

A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.

The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.

He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.

He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be ready on your lips.

For the LORD will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.

Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.

Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become guarantors for debts.

Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.

For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, "Eat and drink!" But his heart is not with you.

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.

For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.

For a harlot is a deep pit And an adulterous woman is a narrow well.

For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.

For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory.

Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate.

My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;