Nuggets of Wisdom

Words of wisdom spoken softly make much more sense than the shouts of a ruler to a crowd of fools

The lazy person wants but doesn’t have; the diligent get their desires filled

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse

He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit

A sly wink of the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed

The first to state his case seems right until his neighbor comes to cross-examine him

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children

Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall