Christian Mysteries and Salvation

Note about book: This book includes the Wise and the foolish paths to distinguish between the two from one another

Proverbs 1:7 The Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction

Proverbs 3:3-4 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you would find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take

Proverbs 3:31-32 Don’t envy the violent or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly

Proverbs 3:35 The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!

Proverbs 4:14 Don’t do as the wicked do, and don’t follow the path of evildoers

Proverbs 4:24-27 Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupted talk. Look straight ahead, and fixed your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get side tracked; keep your feet from following evil.

Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the Lord hates—no seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kills the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness that pours out lies, a person that sows discord in a family

Proverbs 8:5 You simple person, use good judgement. You foolish people, show some understanding.

Proverbs 9: 7-9 Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt. So don’t bother correcting mockers, they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you. Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous and they will learn even more.

Proverbs 9:10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgement.

Proverbs 10: 1 A wise child bring joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Proverbs 10:8 The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fall flat on their faces.

Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offences

Proverbs 10:13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will beaten with a rod

Proverbs 10: 14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling fool invites disaster

Proverbs 10:17-21 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you fool. Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. The words of the Godly are like sterling silver; the heart of fool is worthless. The words of the Godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

Proverbs 10:23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

Proverbs 11:12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor, a sensible person keeps quiet

Proverbs 11:13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence

Proverbs 12:1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction

Proverbs 12:14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work bring rewards

Proverbs 12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others

Proverbs 12:16 A fool is quick tempered, but a wise stays calm when insulted

Proverbs 12:18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing

Proverbs 12:21-22 No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. The Lord detest lying lips, be he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 12:28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.’

Proverbs 13: 1 A wise child accepts a parents discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction

Proverbs 13:2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have a n appetite for violence

Proverbs 13:5 The Godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 13:10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise

Proverbs 13:11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time

Proverbs 13:13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed

Proverbs 13:16 Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about their foolishness

Proverbs 13:19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them

Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get into trouble

Proverbs 14:1 A wise woman builds her home, but a woman tears it down with her own hands

Proverbs 14:2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him

Proverbs 14:7 Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips

Proverbs 14:8 The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves

Proverbs 14:15 Only simpletons believe everything their told! The prudent carefully consider their steps

Proverbs 14:16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence

Proverbs 14:17 Short-tempered people do foolish thing, and schemers are hated

Proverbs 14:18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge

Proverbs 14:29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness

Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools

Proverbs 15:1 The tongue of wise makes knowledge, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness

Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give

Proverbs 15:14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash

Proverbs 15:21 Foolishness bring joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path

Proverbs 15:24 The path of life lead upwards for the wise; they leave the grave behind

Proverbs 15:32-33 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding

Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life

Proverbs 16:32 Better to be patient than to be powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city

Proverbs 17:24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the Earth

Proverbs 17:25 Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth

Proverbs 17:27 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered

Proverbs 17:28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent

Proverbs 18:1 Unfriendly people only care about themselves; they lash out at common sense

Proverbs 18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions

Proverbs 18:6 Fools words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating

Proverbs 18:7 The mouth of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips

Proverbs 19:8 To acquire wisdom you must love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper

Proverbs 20:3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling

Proverbs 22:3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. A simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences

The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus)

Trust in God

Sirach 2:1-3 My child, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of adversity. Cling to him, do not leave him that you may prosper in the last days.

Against presumption

Sirach 5 1-2 Do not rely on your wealth, or say, I have the power. Do not rely on your own strength in following the desires of your heart

Conduct toward God and neighbor

Sirach 7:1-2 Do no evil, and evil will not overtake you; avoid wickedness, and it will turn away from you

Sirach 7:15 Do not hate hard work; work was assigned by God