Nuggets of Wisdom

1 Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.

29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.

26 Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!

25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.

24 Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.

23 If you want to stay out of trouble be careful what you say.

21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success, and honor.

19 It is better to live alone in the desert than with a crabby, complaining wife.