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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.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
He who works his land will have abundant food.
He who works his land will have abundant food.
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!
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their read more
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom read more
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
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: