There is no branch of legitimate business for which the Bible does not afford an essential preparation. Its principles of diligence, honesty, thrift, temperance, and purity are the secret of true success. These principles, as set forth in the book of Proverbs, constitute a treasury of practical wisdom. Where can the merchant, the artisan, the director of men in any department of business, find better maxims for himself or for his employees than are found in these words of the wise man:

Der findes ingen gren inden for lovlig virksomhed, hvortil ikke Bibelen yder en betydningsfuld forberedelse. Dens grundregler om flid, ærlighed, sparsommelighed, mådehold og renhed rummer hemmeligheden ved, at et foretagende lykkes. Disse principper, der er forkyndt i Ordsprogenes bog, rummer en skat af praktisk visdom. Hvor mon købmanden, håndværkeren eller den ledende inden for enhver gren af forretningslivet kan finde bedre leveregler for sig selv eller sine underordnede end i disse vismandens ord: