Lenten Lectionary Á-? The Third Week of Great Lent - Page of 22
son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the
winds in harvest.
6.
The blessing of the Lord is upon the
head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth
of the ungodly.
7.
The memory of the just is praised; but
the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.
8.
A wise
man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is
unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his
perverseness.
9.
He that walks simply, walks confidently;
but he that perverts his ways shall be known.
10.
He that
winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men;
but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
11.
There is a
fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but
destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
12.
Hatred
stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love
strife.
13.
He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites
the fool with a rod.
14.
The wise will hide discretion; but the
mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
15.
The wealth of
rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the
ungodly.
16.
The works of the righteous produce life; but the
fruits of the ungodly produce sins.
17.
Instruction keeps the
right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.
18.
Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings
are most foolish.
19.
By a multitude of words thou shalt not
escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
20.
The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the
ungodly shall fail.
21.
The lips of the righteous know sublime
truths: but the foolish die in want.
22.
The blessing of the
Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him,
and grief of heart shall not be added to it.