Nuggets of Wisdom

The one with a wise heart is called “discerning,” and speaking sweetly to others makes your teaching even more convincing.

The plans of the righteous are just, but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive

A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor

Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich

The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother

A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences