Without Good Direction, People Lose Their Way 1 Godhates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard. 2 The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth…

If You Love Learning 1 If you love learning, you love the discipline that goes with it— how shortsighted to refuse correction! 2 A good person basks in the delight…

Walk with the Wise 1 Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing. 2 The good acquire a taste for helpful conversation; bullies push and shove…

A Way That Leads to Hell 1 Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick. 2 An honest life shows respect…

God Doesn’t Miss a Thing 1 A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. 2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky…

Everything with a Place and a Purpose 1 Mortals make elaborate plans, butGodhas the last word. 2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; Godprobes for whatisgood. 3 PutGodin charge…

A Whack on the Head of a Fool 1 A meal of bread and water in contented peace is better than a banquet spiced with quarrels. 2 A wise servant…

Words Kill, Words Give Life 1 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good. 2 Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off…

If You Quit Listening 1 Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust. 2 Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste. 3 People ruin…

Deep Water in the Heart 1 Wine makes you mean, beer makes you quarrelsome— a staggering drunk is not much fun. 2 Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs— cross them…