Bread gained by deceit tastes good to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
Solomon Quotes
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Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable; but money answers every need.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
By humility, and the fear of the Lord, are riches, honor, and life.
The wise one is cautious and turns away from evil, but the stupid one is reckless and overconfident.
The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty.
A man prone to anger stirs up strife; anyone disposed to rage commits many transgressions.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.
God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.
The one who is slow to anger has great discernment, but the impatient one displays his foolishness.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
The righteous one hates lies, but the actions of the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Truthful lips will endure forever, but a lying tongue will last for only a moment.
Wine is a ridiculer, alcohol is unruly; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
Attribution
Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Solomon (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.