Listen to Godly Counsel

“Listen to counsel and accept discipline,That you may be wise the rest of your days.Many plans are in a man’s heart,But the counsel of the Lord will stand.What is desirable in a man is his kindness,And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.The fear of the Lord leads to life,So that … Continue reading Listen to Godly Counsel

The Heart of Man Reflects Man

“19 As in water face reflects face,So the heart of man reflects man.20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.22 Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his foolishness will not depart from him.” (Proverbs 27:19,20,22 NASB1995) Now this is … Continue reading The Heart of Man Reflects Man

The Kisses of An Enemy

“5 Better is open rebukeThan love that is concealed.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that wanders from her nest,So is a man who wanders from his home.12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,The naive proceed and pay the penalty.17 Iron sharpens … Continue reading The Kisses of An Enemy

Fear of Man

“An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.A man’s pride will bring him low,But a humble spirit will obtain honor.He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He hears the oath but tells nothing.The fear of man brings a snare,But he who trusts in the Lord will be … Continue reading Fear of Man

Love Wisdom, Hate Evil

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

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