O fire and hail, snow and clouds, O stormy wind that carries out his orders,

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

He who watches the wind will not sow, and he who observes the clouds will not reap.

Those who stray morally will gain understanding; those who complain will acquire insight.

Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counselor?

Look, all of them are nothing, their accomplishments are nonexistent; their metal images lack any real substance.

They sweep by like the wind and pass on. But the one who considers himself a god will be held guilty.”

So the Lord energized and encouraged Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the whole remnant of the people. They came and worked on the temple of their God, the Lord who rules over all.

Everything on dry land that had the breath of life in its nostrils died.

So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?”

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

He has filled him with the Spirit of God – with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,