Loving Discipline and Knowledge 1 Brenton He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool. BSB BSB: Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
2 Brenton He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence. BSB BSB: The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
3 Brenton A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up. BSB BSB: A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4 Brenton A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband. BSB BSB: A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5 Brenton The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits. BSB BSB: The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6 Brenton The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. BSB BSB: The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Brenton When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain. BSB BSB: The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 Brenton The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision. BSB BSB: A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Brenton Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread. BSB BSB: Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
11 Brenton He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. BSB BSB: The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 Brenton He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds. The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set. BSB BSB: The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 Brenton For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls. BSB BSB: An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 Brenton The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him. BSB BSB: By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 Brenton The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels. BSB BSB: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 Brenton A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace. BSB BSB: A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 Brenton A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. BSB BSB: He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Brenton Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal. BSB BSB: Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Brenton True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue. BSB BSB: Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Brenton There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.BSB BSB: Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 Brenton No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief. BSB BSB: No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Brenton Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him. BSB BSB: Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 Brenton An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses. BSB BSB: A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 Brenton The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey. BSB BSB: The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Brenton A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him. BSB BSB: Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 Brenton A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray. BSB BSB: A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 Brenton A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession. BSB BSB: A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28 Brenton In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death. BSB BSB: There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
Select verses for actions: Enter goes to them and Escape comes back.