WISDOM OR FOLLY: YOU CHOOSE

The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. Lazy hands make for poverty,
but diligent hands bring wealth. Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. The name of the righteous is used in blessings,
but the name of the wicked will rot. The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense. The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues. What the wicked dread will overtake them;
what the righteous desire will be granted. The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short. The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil. From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be silenced. The lips of the righteous know what finds favor,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. (Proverbs 10:1, 3, 4, 6-9, 11-14, 17, 19, 24, 27, 29, 31, 32 NIV)