Study Desk

He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.

For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.

Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,

For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.

For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul.

Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:

And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food.

Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.

Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.

Are your eyes lifted up to it? it is gone: for wealth takes to itself wings, like an eagle in flight up to heaven.

Do not take the food of him who has an evil eye, or have any desire for his delicate meat:

For as the thoughts of his heart are, so is he: Take food and drink, he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.

For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.

Do not keep back training from the child: for even if you give him blows with the rod, it will not be death to him.

For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.