For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
A land in rebellion has many rulers,
but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD;
He directs it where He pleases.
All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs the heart.
To do righteousness and justice
is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
A wife of noble character, who can find?
She is far more precious than rubies.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good and not harm
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will inherit what is good.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.
The good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
