The Good Oil Daily Proverb
no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent....
no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent....
You will say, “How I hated discipline! If only I had not ignored all the warnings!
The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day
Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
If you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil, cover your mouth in shame.
The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.
People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they’re deceiving you.
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve. For evil people have no future; the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
Don’t fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won’t kill them. Physical discipline may well save them from death.
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.