August 2010

The Wise and Righteous Man and the Fool

He who keeps the Law is in control of his thoughts; the fear of the Lord brings wisdom.The man who is not cleaver will never be taught; but there is cleaverness which leads to bitterness.
The wise man’s knowledge spreads out like a flood and his advice is like a spring.
The fool’s heart is like a […]

Lying

Lying is a shameful defect in a man; fools are used to it.Better to be a thief than a liar, yet both are heading towards disaster.
Habitual lying is detestable; disgrace never leaves the liar.
Have you sinned, my brother? Don’t do it again and beg forgiveness for your past sins.
Escape from sin as you would from […]

Slip with the Tongue

One keeps silent and is thought to be wise, the others makes himself hated because of his gossiping.
One remains silent because he does not know how to reply; the other keeps quiet, waiting for the right moment.
The wise man keeps silent until the right moment; the chatterer and fool speak out of turn.
He who speaks […]