To learn, you must want to be taught. To refuse reproof
is stupid.
2 The Lord blesses good men and condemns the wicked.
3 Wickedness never brings real success; only the godly
have that.
4 A worthy wife is her husband’s joy and crown; the other
kind corrodes his strength and tears down everything he does.
5 A good man’s mind
is filled with honest thoughts; an evil man’s mind is crammed with lies.
6 The wicked accuse; the godly defend.
7 The wicked shall perish; the godly shall stand.
8 Everyone admires a man with good sense, but a man with
a warped mind is despised.
9 It is better to get your hands dirty – and eat, than to
be too proud to work - and starve.
10 A good man is concerned for the welfare of his
animals, but even the kindness of godless men is cruel.
11 Hard work means prosperity, only a fool idles away his
time.
12 Crooks are jealous of each others' loot, while good
men long to help each other.
13 Lies will get any man into trouble, but honesty is its
own defense.
14 Telling the truth gives a man great satisfaction; and
hard work returns many blessings to him.
15 A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man
listens to others.
17 A good man is known by his truthfulness; a false man
by deceit and lies.
18 Some people like to make cutting remarks, but the
words of the wise soothe and heal.
19 Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills
hearts that are planning for good!
21 No real harm befalls the good, but there is constant
trouble for the wicked.
22 God delights in those who keep their promises and
abhors those who don’t.
23 A wise man doesn’t display his knowledge, but a fool
displays his foolishness.
24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and never
succeed.
25 Anxious hearts are very heavy but a word of
encouragement does wonders!
26 The good man asks advice from friends; the wicked
plunge ahead – and fall.
27 A lazy man won’t even dress the game he gets while
hunting, but the diligent man makes good use of everything he finds.
28 The path of the godly leads to life. So why fear
death?
Text: Children's Living Bible, Tyndale House Publishing 1972
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