Tag: Proverbs

[:en]Moral Benefits of Wisdom Accept God’s Word.  Store up His commnads.  Turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding.  Fear the Lord and find the knowledge of God.  For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding (vs. 1-6) True wisdom comes from knowledge of Jesus Christ and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 2[:]

[:en]A proverb is defined as a short statememt  based on long experience.  The proverb deals with the eternal and moral aspects of life.  They are key to godly character and fulfilled life. “Wisdom” is the theme of Proverbs.  What is wisdom?  It is the right use of knowledge.  It enables you to make the right… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 1[:]

[:en]Teachings of King Lemuel’s mother to her son: (vs. 1-9) “Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.  It is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 31[:]

[:en]Sayings of Agur: “Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die:  Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.  Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 30[:]

[:en]”A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth” ( v. 3) “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control” (v. 11) “If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure” (v. 14)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 29[:]

[:en]”Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse” (v. 6) “He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father” (v. 7) “If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable” (v. 9) “He who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 28[:]

[:en]”Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (v. 1) “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips” (v. 2) “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” (v. 4) “Better is open rebuke than… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 27[:]

[:en]FOOL’S ACTION BEING COMPARED: Answering a fool according to his folly will make you like a fool (v. 4) Sending a message by the hand of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence (v. 6) Proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a lame man’s legs that hang limp… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 26[:]

[:en]Proverbs of Solomon: “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” (v. 11) “Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone” (v. 15) “Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house — too much of you, and he will hate you” (v. 17) “If… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 25[:]

[:en]GLUTTONY: “When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.  Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive” (v. 1-3) RICHES: “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 23[:]