Category: Proverbs

Proverbs 21:16-20 is about the dangers of indulging in pleasures and excess, warning against laziness, dishonesty, and greed, and advising to seek wisdom, work diligently, and live righteously to find favor with God. 16 One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17 Whoever loves pleasure…

Proverbs 22:1-5 is about the value of a good reputation, the significance of humility and the fear of the Lord in acquiring wisdom, emphasizing the importance of integrity and discernment in making decisions. 1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2 The…

Proverbs 6:24-25 is about the importance of guarding oneself against the temptations of seduction, reminding individuals to resist the allure of beauty and charm that can lead one astray from righteousness. 24 to preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. 25 Do not desire her beauty in your heart,…

Proverbs 10:26-30 is about how the actions and speech of the righteous lead to life, while the behavior of the wicked ultimately brings destruction and downfall. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but…

Proverbs 8:27-29 is about the divine wisdom of God in creating the earth, establishing boundaries and order, and delighting in the world and humanity. 27 When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, 28 when he made firm the skies above, when he established…

Proverbs 14:6-10 is about the contrast between the speech and actions of the wise and the fool, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, humility, and integrity in making decisions and forming relationships. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. 7 Leave the presence of a fool, for…

Proverbs 14:21-25 is about the importance of showing kindness and compassion, being cautious in all our ways, avoiding envy and dishonesty, and trusting in the Lord for protection and guidance. 21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. 22 Do they not go astray who…

Proverbs 6:12-14 is about warning against deceitful and wicked people who spread trouble and discord, using their words to deceive and manipulate others for their own selfish gain. 12 A worthless person, a wicked man, goes about with crooked speech, 13 winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, 14 with…

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…