Proverbs 29 Select Verses NASB1995 “A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.6 By transgression an evil … Continue reading Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Proverbs
The Prudent Sees Danger
“The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.The reward for humility and fear of the Lordis riches and honor and life.Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.Train up a child in the way he should go;even when … Continue reading The Prudent Sees Danger
With Perversity of Heart
“A worthless person, a wicked man,Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth,Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet,Who points with his fingers;Who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil,Who spreads strife.Therefore his calamity will come suddenly;Instantly he will be broken and there will be no healing.” (Proverbs 6:12-15 NASB1995) … Continue reading With Perversity of Heart
To Keep You From Evil
“For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light;And reproofs for discipline are the way of lifeTo keep you from the evil woman,From the smooth tongue of the adulteress.Do not desire her beauty in your heart,Nor let her capture you with her eyelids.For on account of a harlot one is reduced to a … Continue reading To Keep You From Evil
How Long, O Sluggard?
“Go to the ant, O sluggard,Observe her ways and be wise,Which, having no chief,Officer or ruler,Prepares her food in the summerAnd gathers her provision in the harvest.How long will you lie down, O sluggard?When will you arise from your sleep?‘A little sleep, a little slumber,A little folding of the hands to rest’—Your poverty will come … Continue reading How Long, O Sluggard?
An Abomination to God
“There are six things which the Lord hates,Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,And hands that shed innocent blood,A heart that devises wicked plans,Feet that run rapidly to evil,A false witness who utters lies,And one who spreads strife among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19 NASB1995) Seven things are listed for us here … Continue reading An Abomination to God
The Lips of The Wise
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 1 The wise woman builds her house,But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise will protect them.6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,But knowledge is easy to one who has … Continue reading The Lips of The Wise
The Wisdom of The Wise
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,But a fool is arrogant and careless.25 A truthful witness saves lives,But he who utters lies is treacherous.26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And his children will have refuge.27 The fear of the Lord is a … Continue reading The Wisdom of The Wise
Fools Mock at Sin
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.5 A trustworthy witness will not lie,But a false witness utters lies.7 Leave the presence of a fool,Or you will not discern words of knowledge.8 The wisdom of the sensible is to … Continue reading Fools Mock at Sin
Run With It 