Tag: Proverbs

[:en]God directs our hearts to accomplish His purposes.  He tests our hearts to see what we really are (v. 2).  He wants righteousness and justice more than sacrifices (v. 3, 15).  He detests pride (v. 4, 24) lying tongue (v. 6, 23), violence (v. 7), evil desires (v. 10), arrogance (v. 24), laziness (v. 25),… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 21[:]

[:en]DRUNKENESS “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise” (v. 1) LAZINESS “A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing” (v. 4) “Do noT love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you wil have food… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 20[:]

[:en]THE WISE A wise man cherishes understanding (v. 3).  He is patient (v. 11).  He overlooks offense and is forgiving (v. 11).  He obeys instruction and guards his life (v. 16)  He fears the Lord (v. 23) and accepts rebuke (v. 25) THE FOOL The fool is without knowledge and hasty (v. 2).  He argues… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 19[:]

[:en]What are the characteristics of a fool? He pursues selfish ends and defirs all sound jugment (v. 1) He delights in airing his own opinions  (v. 2) His lips brings him strife and his mouth invites a beating (v. 6) He is proud (v. 12) He answers before listening (v. 13) Characteristics of a righteous… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 18[:]

[:en]SON “A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers” (v. 2) “To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool” (v. 21) “A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 17[:]

[:en]MOTIVES, PLANS AND DECISIONS “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are wieghed by the Lord” (v. 2) “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… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]

[:en]TONGUE, LIPS, WORDS Gentle word (v. 1);  Tongue of the wise (v. 2);  Healing tongue (v. 4);   Lips of knowledge (v. 7);  Timely word (v. 23) HEART Happy heart (v. 13);  Discerning heart (v. 14);   Cheerful heart (vs. 15, 30);  Righteous heart (v. 28) DISCIPLINE Father’s discipline (v. 5);  Stern discipline (vs. 10);  Correction (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]

[:en]Contrast between the WISE and the FOOL The wise builds her house/ the fool tears it down (v. 1) The talk of the wise is upright / the fool’s ways are devious (v. 2) The lips of the wise protects him / a fool’s talk brings a rod to his back (v. 3) The wise… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]

[:en]PRACTICAL COUNSEL ON HOW TO BECOME WISE: Listen to rebuke and instruction (v. 1) Guard your lips (vs. 2-3) Be diligent (v. 4) Be truthful (v. 5) Be righteous (v. 6) Be simple (v. 7) Be a light to the world (v. 9) Be humble to take advice (v. 10) Earn money honestly (v. 11)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]

[:en]THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WICKED MAN He hates correction (v. 1) He is condemned by the Lord (v. 2) He cannot be established (v. 3) His advices are deceitful (v. 5) His words are harmful (v. 6) His house will be overthrown (v. 7) His is being despised of his warped minds (v. 8) His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]