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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!
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better read more
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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.
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep read more
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
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.
Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?
Know Ye not ... that the spirit of God dwelleth within you?
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.