If a person chooses to follow the Lord,\par then God will show that person the best way to live.\par
Proverbs 15:19 - Easy To Read Version A lazy person will have trouble everywhere. But life will be easy for honest people. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: But the way of the righteous is made plain. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The way of the sluggard is overgrown with thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], but the way of the righteous is plain and raised like a highway. American Standard Version (1901) The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. Common English Bible The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of those who do right is a clear road. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence. |
If a person chooses to follow the Lord,\par then God will show that person the best way to live.\par
I have enemies, Lord.\par So teach me your ways.\par Teach me to do the right things.\par
Lord, show me your right way of living.\par People are looking for my weaknesses,\par so show me how you want me to live.\par
If a good person is honest, then his life will be easy. But an evil person is destroyed by the bad things he does.
People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
A wise son brings happiness to his father. But a foolish person brings shame to his mother.
The lazy person says, “I can’t go \{to work\} now. There is a lion outside. It might kill me.”
Evil people are trapped by many troubles. But the person who cares for his soul stays away from trouble.
A lazy person says, “I can’t leave my house. There is a lion in the street.”
Lazy person, you should become like the ant. See what the ant does. Learn from the ant.
All these sayings are clear to the person\par who has understanding.\par The person with knowledge\par understands these things.\par
Then, if you do wrong and go (live) the wrong way (to the right or to the left), you will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the right way. You should go this way!”
At that time, there will be a road there. This highway will be called “The Holy Road.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road. No fools {\cf2\super [332]} will go to that road. Only good people will walk on that road.
Clear the road! Clear the road!\par Make the way clear for my people!\par