Sayings of Agur 30 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh - an inspired utterance.This man's utterance to Ithiel:'I am weary, God, but I can prevail. 2 Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have hum...  Read More

29 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed - without remedy.2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 A man who loves...  Read More

28 The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.3 A rul...  Read More

27 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, b...  Read More

26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honour is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3 A whip for the horse, a brid...  Read More

Saying 2024 Do not envy the wicked,    do not desire their company;2 for their hearts plot violence,    and their lips talk about making trouble.Saying 213 By wisdom a house is built,    and through u...  Read More

Saying 20 24 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.Saying 21 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through underst...  Read More

Saying 7 23 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.Sa...  Read More

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.3 The prudent see danger and take r...  Read More

21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water    that he channels towards all who please him.2 A person may think their own ways are right,    but the Lord weighs the heart.3 To do what ...  Read More

20 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.2 A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.3 It is to one's hono...  Read More

19 Better the poor whose way of life is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.2 Desire without knowledge is not good - how much more will hasty feet miss the way!3 A person's own folly leads t...  Read More