Study Desk

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

We humans make plans, but the Lord has the final word.

We may think we know what is right, but the Lord is the judge of our motives.

We make our own plans, but the Lord decides where we will go.

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.

We make our own decisions, but the Lord alone determines what happens.

It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.

You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.

A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool.

It's never pleasant to be the parent of a fool and have nothing but pain.

Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.

Being cheerful helps when we are sick, but nothing helps when we give up.

The poor must beg for help, but the rich can give a harsh reply.

Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.

An angry king roars like a lion, but when a king is pleased, it's like dew on the crops.

You may inherit all you own from your parents, but a sensible wife is a gift from the Lord .

We may make a lot of plans, but the Lord will do what he has decided.

Someone's thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them.

There are many who say, "You can trust me!" But can they be trusted?

The food you get by cheating may taste delicious, but it turns to gravel.