091511 Cast thy bread upon the waters

"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.   Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.  If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, …

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091411 Consider the work of God

"Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.   For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.   Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which …

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091011 As the door turneth upon his hinges

 "Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand …

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090911 Through wisdom is an house builded

"Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.  A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.  For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety."  …

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090711 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!

"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!  The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.  Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.  Better it is to be of …

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090511 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil

"He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.  There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.   The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.   Deceit is in the heart of them …

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090411 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice

"I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.   The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.  Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.  By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.  …

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