23 1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what [1] is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. 4 Do ...
21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. 22 What a person desires is unfailing love [2]; better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord leads to ...
In recent weeks, the daily drama around budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and economic well-being have intensified in national, state and local governments. Chronic deficit budgeting has finally ...