Study Desk

The wicked will come crawling to those who obey God.

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him.

Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example.

Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think!

God is always fair! He knows what the wicked do and will punish them.

But people who obey God are always generous.

God All-Powerful is there to defend them against you.

Don't say, "I didn't know it!" God can read your mind. He watches each of us and knows our thoughts. And God will pay us back for what we do.

God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.

It makes good sense to obey the Law of God, but you disgrace your parents if you make friends with worthless nobodies.

God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.

If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.

God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.

The poor and all who abuse them must each depend on God for light.

Without guidance from God law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.

These are the sayings and the message of Agur son of Jakeh. Someone cries out to God, "I am completely worn out! How can I last?

I never was wise, and I don't understand what God is like."

Everything God says is true— and it's a shield for all who come to him for safety.