Category: Read Through The Bible

[:en]Cause and Consequence: Strong drink leads man astray (v. 1) Being quarrelsome is dangerous (v. 3) Laziness brings about poverty (v. 4, 13) Differing weights and measures are detestable to the Lord (v. 10, 23) Lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel (v. 15) Dishonest gain ends up with a mouth full of gravel… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 20[:]

[:en]Friendship: “An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment” (v. 1) “A man o f many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (v. 24) Fool: “A fool’s lip brings him strife, and his mouth invites a beating” (v. 6) “A fool’s mouth… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 18[:]

[:en]The Poor:  “Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse” (v. 1) “Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man’s friend deserts him” (v. 4) “A poor man is shunned by all his relatives — how much more do his friends avoid him!  Though he pursues them with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 19[:]

[:en]”Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife” (v. 1) “He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished” (v. 5) “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 17[:]

[:en]PLANS:  “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (v. 3)  “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (v. 9)  “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” (v. 33) PRIDE:  “The Lord detests all the proud… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]

[:en]”A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (v. 1) “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good” (v. 3) “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit” (v, 4) “The Lord detests the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]

[:en]”The wise woman builds her house, but with her won hands the foolish one tears hers down” (v. 1) “The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish” (v. 11) “A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated” (v. 17) “The poor are shunned… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]

[:en]Speech:  “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin” (v. 3) Pride:  “Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice” (v. 10) Money:  “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow” (v. 11) Discipline: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]

[:en]”Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid” (v. 1) “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones” (v. 4) “The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful” (v. 5) “A righteous man… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]

[:en]”The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight” (v. 1) “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (v. 2) “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret” (v. 13) “He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]