Wisdom & Truth Verses
Every verse of God's eternal Word carries wisdom and truth. A home for all the rich teachings not captured elsewhere.
An evil {man} seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The beginning of strife {is as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both {are} abomination to the LORD.
A merry heart doeth good {like} a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. {like: or, to}
Also to punish the just {is} not good, {nor} to strike princes for equity.
When the wicked cometh, {then} cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour {is} humility.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
{He that is} first in his own cause {seemeth} just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; {and} with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.