Category: Proverbs

Proverbs 10:19 is about the importance of controlling one’s words to avoid unnecessary conflicts and Proverbs 12:18 emphasizes the power of speaking words that bring healing and peace rather than destruction and harm. 19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. 18 There is one whose rash…

Proverbs 1:10-18 is about the dangers of associating with those who entice others into wrongdoing through greed and violence, warning against succumbing to peer pressure and the allure of ill-gotten gains. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood;…

Proverbs 30:27 is about using the example of the locusts as a lesson to show that even small and seemingly insignificant creatures can work together in unity to achieve great things. 27 The locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank; Setting the Scene for Proverbs 30:27 In Proverbs chapter 30, we…

Proverbs 11:9-12 is about seeking goodness and integrity in life to find favor with God, while emphasizing that wisdom, humility, and kindness lead to success and flourishing relationships, and warning against deceitfulness, arrogance, and gossip which ultimately bring destruction. 9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous…

Proverbs 12:21-25 is about the significance of truthful and kind words in promoting peace and well-being, contrasted with the destructive nature of deceitful speech and negativity. 21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his…

Proverbs 13:11-15 is about the importance of wisdom and prudence in managing finances and relationships, warning against greed, haste, and foolishness, while praising honesty, diligence, and humility as virtues that lead to prosperity and honor. 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. 12 Hope deferred makes the…

Proverbs 16:20-23 is about the value of seeking wisdom and understanding to find favor and success, the importance of speaking with kindness and wisdom, and the impact of having a discerning heart in one’s dealings. 20 Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. 21…

Proverbs 18:21-24 is about the power of our words to bring either life or death, the importance of choosing our words wisely to build and sustain meaningful relationships, and the value of loyal and trustworthy friends in our lives. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it…

Proverbs 21:21-25 is about the importance of diligence, righteousness, and wisdom, and how they lead to life, satisfaction, and success, contrasting with laziness, folly, and selfishness which result in poverty and ruin. 21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and…

Proverbs 23:26-28 is about the importance of guarding one’s heart and thoughts, steering away from immorality and deceit, as they can lead to a downward spiral of destruction and ruin. 26 My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. 27 for a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is…