“Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Context and Background:The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings primarily…

“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.” Context:Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Bible, attributed mainly to…

“A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.” Context:The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed…

“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?” Context:Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Bible, and this verse is found…

“Open rebuke is better than secret love.” Historical and Contextual Background:The book of Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, attributed primarily to King Solomon. Proverbs contains…

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” Context:The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom literature attributed primarily to King Solomon.…

“The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.” Context and Background:Proverbs is a book in the Old Testament known for its collection…

“As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.” Context:Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Bible, attributed primarily to…

“Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than…

“My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.” Context:Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Bible, written primarily by…