[: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[:]

[:en]The proverbs of Solomon: “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother” (v. 1) “Ill gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death” (v. 2) “The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 10[:]

[:en]”Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man  and he wil love you.  Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. (vs. 8-9) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]

[:en]Wisdom’s Call: “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her” (vs. 10-11) “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.  With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.  My fruit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]

[:en]Keep His words, store up His commands, guard His teachings as the apple of your eyes, bind them on your fingers and write them on the tablet of your heart. (vs. 1-3) Warnings against the Adulteress: “Keep away from the adulteress who is loud and defiant.  With persuasive words she seduced a simple man with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 7 [:]

[:en]Warnings against laziness: “Ants has no commander, overseer or ruler, but it stores its provision in summer and gather its food at harvest (vs. 6-8).  “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of hands to rest — Poverty will come like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man” (vs. 10-11) 6 Things… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6[:]