The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Solomon Quotes
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In much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
It is better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be stupid and speak lies.
Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, but a desire realized is a tree of life.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
Happy is the man who is always on guard, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Above all the things that you guard, safeguard your heart, for out of it are the sources of life.
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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Solomon (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.