Study Desk

Riches taken by false ways become less and less, but riches grow for the one who gathers by hard work.

A good man leaves what he owns for his children's children. The riches of the sinner are stored up for those who are right with God.

One who laughs at the truth looks for wisdom and does not find it, but much learning is easy to him who has understanding.

Go away from a foolish man, for you will not find words of much learning.

Do not those who make sinful plans go the wrong way? Kindness and truth are for those who plan good.

He who makes it hard for the poor brings shame to his Maker, but he who shows loving-favor to those in need honors Him.

A man who laughs at the truth has no love for the one who speaks strong words to him. He will not go to the wise.

The mind of him who has understanding looks for much learning, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolish ways.

The path of life leads up for the wise, so he may keep away from hell below.

The Lord will tear down the house of the proud, but He will make a place for the woman whose husband has died.

He who gets things by doing wrong brings trouble to his family, but he who will not be paid in secret for wrong-doing will live.

The fear of the Lord is the teaching for wisdom, and having no pride comes before honor.

The Lord has made all things for His own plans, even the sinful for the day of trouble.

Everyone who is proud in heart is a shame to the Lord. For sure, that one will be punished.

Sin has been paid for by loving-kindness and truth. The fear of the Lord keeps one away from sin.

It is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong. For a throne is built on what is right.

A workman's hunger works for him. The need of his mouth pushes him on.

A man of no worth looks for wrong-doing. His words are like burning fire.

The melting-pot is for silver and the hot fire is for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

Fine speaking is not right for a fool. Even worse are lying lips to a ruler.