Each Saturday and Sunday, "Weekend Wisdom" features one or two wise proverbs from Solomon, generally regarded as the wisest man who ever lived because of the wisdom God blessed him with. I feel that his wisdom can speak for itself, so I will not add any commentary to his thoughts and will instead let them speak for themselves, allowing you the chance to contemplate his own words for yourself.

March 28, 2009:
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins. - Proverbs 10:12

March 29, 2009:
The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
- Proverbs 10:29

April 4, 2009:
He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.
- Proverbs 10:9

April 5, 2009:
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 10:6

April 25, 2009:
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction goes astray.
- Proverbs 10:17

April 26, 2009:
When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
- Proverbs 10:25

May 2, 2009:
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 10:19

May 3, 2009:
To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 10:23

May 9, 2009:
When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
- Proverbs 11:2

May 10, 2009:
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
- Proverbs 31:30

May 16, 2009:
He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
- Proverbs 11:28

May 17, 2009:
The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
- Proverbs 11:3

May 23, 2009:
A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
- Proverbs 11:16

May 24, 2009:
There is one who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
- Proverbs 11:24-26

May 30, 2009:
Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
- Proverbs 11:14

May 31, 2009:
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
- Proverbs 11:12

June 6, 2009:
He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
- Proverbs 11:29

June 7, 2009:
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
- Proverbs 12:20

June 13, 2009:
As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
- Proverbs 11:22
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
- Proverbs 12:4

June 14, 2009:
The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- Proverbs 12:26

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Proverbs 12:

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, 
But he who hates correction is stupid. 

2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, 
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. 

3 A man is not established by wickedness, 
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. 

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, 
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, 
But the house of the righteous will stand. 

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, 
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. 

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, 
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 

11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, 
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. 

12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, 
But the root of the righteous yields fruit. 

13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, 
But the righteous will come through trouble. 

14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, 
And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him. 

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, 
But he who heeds counsel is wise. 

16 A fool's wrath is known at once, 
But a prudent man covers shame. 

17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, 
But a false witness, deceit. 

18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, 
But the tongue of the wise promotes health. 

19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, 
But a lying tongue is but for a moment. 

21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, 
But the wicked shall be filled with evil. 

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, 
But those who deal truthfully are His delight. 

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, 
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. 

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, 
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. 

25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, 
But a good word makes it glad. 

27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, 
But diligence is man's precious possession. 

28 In the way of righteousness is life, 
And in its pathway there is no death.

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Proverbs 11:

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, 
But righteousness delivers from death. 

5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, 
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. 

6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, 
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust. 

9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, 
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 

13 A talebearer reveals secrets, 
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. 

17 The merciful man does good for his own soul, 
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. 

18 The wicked man does deceptive work, 
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. 

19 As righteousness leads to life, 
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. 

20 Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, 
But the blameless in their ways are His delight. 

21 Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; 
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered. 

23 The desire of the righteous is only good, 
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 

27 He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, 
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. 

31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, 
How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 

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Proverbs 10:

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, 
But the name of the wicked will rot. 

8 The wise in heart will receive commands, 
But a prating fool will fall. 

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, 
But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. 

14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, 
The wages of the wicked to sin. 

18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, 
And whoever spreads slander is a fool.

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; 
The heart of the wicked is worth little. 

21 The lips of the righteous feed many, 
But fools die for lack of wisdom. 

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days, 
But the years of the wicked will be shortened. 

28 The hope of the righteous will be gladness, 
But the expectation of the wicked will perish. 

30 The righteous will never be removed, 
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth. 

31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, 
But the perverse tongue will be cut out. 

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, 
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. 

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