Hold Your Tongue

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

~ Proverbs 10:19

Jesus' Mother

Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

~ John 19:25-27

Honey and Honor

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

~ Proverbs 25:27

Hungry Enemy?

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

~ Proverbs 25:21-22

Seldom set foot...

Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house—too much of you, and he will hate you.

~ Proverbs 25:17

Word Aptly Spoken

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

~ Proverbs 25:11

An honest answer is...

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

~ Proverbs 24:26

Evil Men

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

~ Proverbs 24:19-20

Wisdom

Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

~ Proverbs 24:14

A House is Built

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

~ Proverbs 24:3-4

Listen...

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

~ Proverbs 23:22

Don't Envy

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.

~ Proverbs 23:17

Discipline of Children

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.

~ Proverbs 23:13-14

Foundation of Wisdom

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Proverbs 24:3-4

Don't Wear Yourself Out...

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

~ Proverbs 23:4-5