A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. ~ Proverbs 22:1 Who doesn’t need more money? I see ads all the time that claim I can make “$5,000 a week from home”. Of course, my parents taught me that if it sounds too good …
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. ~ Proverbs 21:13 In sixth grade, my Christian school teacher gave us an assignment to illustrate a verse from Proverbs. Today’s verse is the one that I chose. After all the assignments were turned in, …
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. ~ Proverbs 20:19 This verse reminded me of the popular book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. It seems to be directions on the complete opposite! The talebearer is a dangerous person. It is heartbreaking …
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. ~ Proverbs 19:21 The greatest logical thought of man is merely a device, or imagination; vanity. God’s mind is counsel. His thoughts are bedrock. We “devise” our way, making plans for the future, but we do not have …
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. ~ Proverbs 18:24 “I don’t have any friends.” I remember saying to my mother, usually in a whiny voice. “Have you tried to BE a friend?” she would ask, and then she would quote today’s …
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. ~ Proverbs 17:9 What a lovely description of devotion and love! I have failed my entire family more times than I can number. Yet they do not throw my faults in my face or rehearse them to me over …
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. ~ Proverbs 16:18 Today’s verse is one that my friends and I would quote to one another in humor after we tripped or stumbled. “Oh! ‘Pride goeth before a fall’!” We would then laugh, while trying to hide our embarrassment. But the verse that …
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. ~ Proverbs 15:1 This verse holds the “secret” of how to stop a fight in its tracks. Even the most peaceable among us have been one half of an angry confrontation. Those, like me, who can get incensed easily, have difficulty responding with …
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. ~ Proverbs 14:23 Hmm, I’m noticing a pattern here! The last three days, I’ve noticed the verses that are about words. So, now you know: I have a problem with talking too much. Thanks for bearing with me. …
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. ~ Proverbs 13:3 This verse makes me think of that saying, “Loose lips sink ships.” That’s one time where keeping your mouth literally enables you to keep your life. How dreadful to say the wrong thing and …
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