Study Desk

The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contrives deceit.

He that hides enmity frames deceit: but being easily discerned, exposes his own sins in the public assemblies.

A stone is heavy, and sand cumbersome; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than both.

Wrath is merciless, and anger sharp: but envy can bear nothing.

A full soul scorns honeycombs; but to a hungry soul even bitter things appear sweet.

The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.

A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.

The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious.

Fire is the trial for silver and gold; and a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; but an upright heart seeks knowledge.

The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.

By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.

so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

Evil men will not understand judgement: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.

A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.

He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.

He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames himself shall be loved.

Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.