Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth read more

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged read more

There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in read more

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?

Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, read more

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.