Thursday, October 22, 2009

Fear of God

Proverbs 9:10

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Personal Insights

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Ill-gotten treasures are of no value,
but righteousness delivers from death.

Lazy hands make a man poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.

He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.