Let the Prophets Speak

Mishlei concludes with a poetic description of a woman of substance. Sung in Jewish households every Friday night, this is Mishlei's vision of a woman's role as the leader of the family.

Don't waste your life chasing pleasures, as this leads to injustice. Speak up for those who have no voice, administer justice for the poor and the needy.

Agur be Yakeh discusses the wonders of science and the downfall of the arrogant.

Truth, humility and concern for the downtrodden is all that matters. The sage Agur bin Yakeh delivers his beautiful speech.

One who trusts in God is not afraid of new things. Don't act too fast without thinking. We conclude the main portion of Proverbs.

The way to a stable regime is through justice and concern for the poor. When a rich and poor man truly meet: God brings light to the world.

Greedy leaders, guilty murderers and partial judges versus honest judges and generous souls.

Solomon discusses the dangers of a guilty conscience, the greatness of an honest leader, and the importance of making plans for potential risks.

You can't hide a painful marriage forever, you will get from your relationships only what you bring into them yourself.

Advice and criticism given out of love is better than silence because you are afraid to ruin a relationship. Jealousy can drive behavior that is worse even than anger.

Evil speech has consequences. The person who dresses up his ill intent with sweet sounding speech, is like one who covers a clay pot in silver. One day he will fall into the pit he dug for himself.

Don't hire an unqualified professional, and don't rely on a fool. There is nothing more dangerous than someone who thinks he knows what he is doing but is actually ignorant.

Don't make promises you can't keep, fight tyranny with patience, and many more gems from the wisdom of Solomon.

While God's justice is infinite and incomprehensible to man, human justice should be sensible and consistent. Don't compromise the principles of justice in order to sit among the powerful. Don't present your arguments by shaming others, instead you make your point by speaking the truth.

Don't be the one who judges based on what is popular, because popularity shifts unreliably. Stick with the truth, and at least in your heart you will be happy.

When people are suffering, stand up and act! The righteous may fall, but they will always get up and try again.

Drunkenness and gluttony lead down a terrible path, one that goes round and round into a deep ark pit.

Be careful when you accept favors from powerful people, there are always strings attached. Avoid people who don't give generously.

Listen to the wise, don't step on people when they are down, and if there is on obstacle in your path find out why it is there before you move it!

A good reputation is better than wealth, and we should beware of the potential consequences of our actions.

Too much drinking and spending on momentary pleasures will leave you poor in the end. No matter how smart you are, you can't beat God.

Only God knows our true intentions, one who ignores the cries of other's will one day be ignored.

Take counsel from others, things built in haste will not last, and be careful what you promise.

We all have room to improve, use the tools that God gave us to be better.

Take your personal life's mission seriously, have the humility to listen to proper advice, and never give up on your child.