The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 9 “Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh And intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, But that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, And with ignominy reproach. The words of a man’s mouthContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
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Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 6 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good. A wholesomeContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 5 “Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:Continue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 4 “A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke. A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: But the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openethContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 3 “Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: But he that hateth reproof is brutish. A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A man shall not be established by wickedness: But the root of the righteous shall notContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 2 “A false balance is abomination to the LORD: But a just weight is his delight. When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. Riches profitContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 1 “The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: But righteousness delivereth from death. The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: But heContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”