Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof
is brutish. A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of
wicked devices will he condemn.
Is it not Christ here spoken of, who in our nature fulfilled all
righteousness, and for which he obtained favour for himself and
pe... [ Continue Reading ]
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the
righteous shall not be moved. A virtuous woman is a crown to her
husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the
wicked are deceit. The words of the... [ Continue Reading ]
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel. He that tilleth his land shall be
satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of
understanding. The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root
of the righteous yieldeth fruit.... [ Continue Reading ]
The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is
but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:
but to the counsellors of peace is joy. There shall no evil happen to
the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Lying lips are
abomination to the LOR... [ Continue Reading ]
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the
wicked seduceth them. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took
in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. In the
way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no
death.
All these are... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
How blessed is every portion of the divine word, when read with an eye
to Christ. Wherever Christ is seen, and known, and enjoyed; there the
word becomes life and spirit to the heart. I found thy words and did
eat them, (saith one of the prophets) and thy word was unto me the joy
and rej... [ Continue Reading ]