Gift of Wisdom: Wise Sayings

The Thirty Wise Sayings 

1

“Don’t take advantage of the poor just because you can; don’t take advantage of those who stand helpless in court. The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs”. 

2

“Don’t make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers. You might learn their habits and not be able to change”. 

3

“Don’t promise to be responsible for someone else’s debts. If you should be unable to pay, they will take away even your bed’.

4

“Never move an old property line that your ancestors established”

 5

“Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.”

 6

When you sit down to eat with someone important, keep in mind that he is. If you have a big appetite, restrain yourself. Don’t be greedy for the fine food he serves; he may be trying to trick you.

 7

“Be wise enough not to wear yourself out trying to get rich. Your money can be gone in a flash. As if it had grown wings and flown away like an eagle.” 

8

“Don’t eat at the table of a stingy person or be greedy for the fine food he serves. Come on and have some more” he says, but he doesn’t mean it. What he thinks is what he really is. You will vomit up what he really is. You will vomit up what you have eaten, and all your flattery will be wasted.”

9

Don’t try to talk sense to a fool; he can’t appreciate it” 

10

“Never move an old property line or takeover land owned by orphans. The Lord is their powerful defender, and he will” their case against you”

11

“Pay attention to your teacher and learn all you can “ 

12

“Don’t hesitate to discipline children. A good spanking won’t kill them, As a matter of fact, it may save their lives”

13

“My child, if you become wise, I will be very happy. I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom” 

14

“Don’t be envious of sinful people; let reverence for the Lord be the concern of your life. If it is, you have a bright future.”