Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.
An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.
He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.
Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.
He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.
Those who go to her do not come back again; their feet do not keep in the ways of life:
For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.
The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
For they will give you increase of days, years of life, and peace.
So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.
This will give strength to your flesh, and new life to your bones.
Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.
Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.
For they are life to him who gets them, and strength to all his flesh.
And keep watch over your heart with all care; so you will have life.
And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:
And you will be full of grief at the end of your life, when your flesh and your body are wasted;
She never keeps her mind on the road of life; her ways are uncertain, she has no knowledge.
Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;
For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.
For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life.
Keep my rules and you will have life; let my teaching be to you as the light of your eyes;
Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side.
For whoever gets me gets life, and grace from the Lord will come to him.
For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.
Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.
He keeps back your life from destruction, crowning you with mercy and grace.
If you send out your spirit, they are given life; you make new the face of the earth.
I will make songs to the Lord all my life; I will make melody to my God while I have my being.
Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.
The Apocrypha books are 14 books that were included between the old and new testaments in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. Church leaders agreed that these books were valuable for instruction in life and manners, but did not all agree that they should be considered cannon.
The Childrens Bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read and understand but they are not just for childern. It is a pleasure to read and enjoy these important stories.
The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.
The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
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