Wisdom nuggets from Solomon

“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. (Proverbs 16:2)”

“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. (Proverbs 16:6)”

“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. (Proverbs 16:8)”

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)”

“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! (Proverbs 16:16)”

“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. (Proverbs 16:19)”

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. (Proverbs 16:20)”

“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Proverbs 16:25)”

“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. (Proverbs 16:28)”

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. (Proverbs 16:32)”

Image: Judgement of Solomon by Gustave Doré