Study Desk

Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.

Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful.

We may think we are doing the right thing, but the Lord always knows what is in our hearts.

Evil people are proud and arrogant, but sin is the only crop they produce.

All crooks are liars, but anyone who is innocent will do right.

God's people will escape, but all who are wicked will pay the price.

But people who obey God are always generous.

Wicked people bluff their way, but God's people think before they take a step.

The Lord watches over everyone who shows good sense, but he frustrates the plans of deceitful liars.

All children are foolish, but firm correction will make them change.

People like that take note of how much you eat. They say, "Take all you want!" But they don't mean it.

-14- Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord .

but later it bites like a poisonous snake.

-23- No one but troublemakers think up trouble.

Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up. But when trouble strikes the wicked, that's the end of them.

But if you punish the guilty, things will go well for you, and you will prosper.

But if you answer any fools, show how foolish they are, so they won't feel smart.

A door turns on its hinges, but a lazy person just turns over in bed.

Stones and sand are heavy, but trouble caused by a fool is a much heavier load.

An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse.