Todays Verse

Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.

Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.

Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.