Category: Proverbs

Proverbs 17:21-25 is about the value of choosing wise words over foolish ones, the importance of integrity and humility in speech, and the power of uplifting and comforting words to others. 21 Whoever sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine,…

Proverbs 2:10-15 is about how wisdom guards and protects the heart, guiding people away from the temptation of wickedness and leading them on paths of righteousness and understanding. 10 for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; 11 Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you, 12…

Proverbs 22:17-21 is about the value of wisdom and instruction, urging the reader to apply these teachings with intent, integrity, and trust in God’s guidance to lead a life of understanding and adherence to truth. 17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, 18 for…

Proverbs 25:21-25 is about the importance of showing kindness and generosity towards others, as these actions have the power to change hearts, bring healing, and build strong relationships. 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22 for you will heap burning…

Proverbs 8:1-4 is about wisdom calling out to people openly and seeking to guide them towards understanding and truth. 1 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 Beside the gates in front of the town, at the…

Proverbs 20:21-25 is about the importance of honesty, integrity, and patience in business dealings, emphasizing that success and prosperity come from diligently seeking wisdom and guidance from the Lord. 21 An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. 22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the…

Proverbs 23:10-11 is about warning against taking advantage of the vulnerable and advocating for defending the rights of the oppressed, for their Redeemer is strong, and will plead their case against those who mistreat them. 10 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Redeemer is strong;…

Proverbs 24:28-29 is about the importance of honesty, emphasizing the need to speak truthfully and not repay evil for evil. 28 Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips. 29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay…

Proverbs 1:10-16 is about the importance of resisting peer pressure and not giving in to temptations that lead to wrongdoing. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; 12 like Sheol let…

Proverbs 1:18-19 is about the warning against the enticement of greed and violence, conveying that those who pursue unjust gain endanger their own lives and the lives of others. 18 but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives. 19 Such are the ways of everyone…