“Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.
Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.
When wickedness arrives, shame’s not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.
Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from atesian springs.
It’s not right to go easy on the guilty, or come down hard on the innocent.
The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.
Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.
Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your belly?
Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.
GOD’s name is a place of protection–good people can run there and be safe.
The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.
Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.”
~ Proverbs 18:1-15, the Message ~
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” ~ John Wooden ~
“A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew.”
~ Herb Caen ~
“He who devotes sixteen hours a day to hard study may become at sixty as wise as he thought himself at twenty.” ~ Mary Wilson Little ~
“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.” ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson ~
“Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.” ~ Tobias Smollet ~
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” ~ James 1:5 ~
Blessings ~ wisdom ~ Sunday ~ wise men and women ~
Dei Gratia,
Sandra
Hi Dawn, it's good to be back and thank you for your kind words.
Hi Timi, good to see you…every time!
Hi Cyndi, thanks for visiting and for liking other people's wise words.
Hi Kary & Teddy, it's hot here and getting ready to storm…again…but we're still blessed to live here.
Hope y'all are well and happy.
Hi Deborah, glad you enjoyed them, they are good.
Hi Lea, thank you. As for me, they are, sometimes, better than preaching elsewhere.
Hi Kathy, I'm always fearful of using a wrong translation but there are so many good ones out there.
Hi Deborah Ann, that one was great, wasn't it? -smile-
Hi Mountain Woman, hope you took some time on the Sabbath and aren't working yourselves to death.
Hi Barbara, you should be ashamed of yourself…those peanut butter fingers look illegal!
Hi Anne, the words of wise people are always in season.
What a wonderful post! So much truth contained here!
I so enjoyed visiting here, thank you for all your wisdom in word, I will be following you now too, so lots of hugs and stop by visit me too one day, Hugs Barbara from
http://bakinnbitsbarbara.blogspot.com/
What absolutely inspirational quotes. I had never heard the one by Smollet and I think I shall remember that one forever.
…some folks are wise, and some are otherwise…I Love it!
How can one enlarge on or make even more clear the words of God? Thank-you Sandra.
your sabbath posts are always food
for the hungry and rest for the
weary.
thank you!
I enjoy these, too! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sandra….and YES! that's what keeps me going too….we will see each other in HEAVEN !!!
hope this finds you and everyone at thistle cove well…..
kary and teddy
What fabulous thoughts you have shared, I love them all and their thinking is just AweSoMe!
Thanks for sharing them and posting a comment on my blog!
Smiles, Cyndi
Thanks for sharing these thoughts !
I so enjoy your Sabbath Keeping Posts. I'm glad to see you back at it.
Many blessings,
Dawn