Study Desk

There are many plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's plan that will stand.

Hit a man who laughs at the truth, and the foolish may become wise. But speak strong words to one who has understanding, and he will get more learning.

It is an honor for a man to keep away from fighting, but any fool will argue.

The plan in a man's heart is like water in a deep well, but a man of understanding gets it out.

Many men tell about their own loving-kindness and good ways but who can find a faithful man?

"It is bad, it is bad," says the one who buys, but when he goes away, he talks much about his good buy.

There is gold and many stones of great worth, but the lips of much learning are worth more.

Bread a man gets by lying is sweet to him, but later his mouth will be filled with sand.

Every man's way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts.

The plans of those who do their best lead only to having all they need, but all who are in a hurry come only to want.

The way of a guilty man is sinful, but the actions of the pure man are right.

When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.

There are riches and oil of great worth in the house of the wise, but a foolish man swallows them up.

He is filled with desire all day long, but the man who is right with God gives all he can.

A person who tells a lie about someone else will be lost, but the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

A sinful man's face shows he is pretending, but a good man is sure of himself.

The horse is made ready for war, but winning the fight belongs to the Lord.

A wise man sees sin and hides himself, but the foolish go on, and are punished for it.

The eyes of the Lord keep watch over much learning, but He destroys the words of the man who is not faithful.

A foolish way is held in the heart of a child, but the punishing stick will send it far from him.