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
Proverbs
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
If They Say, “Come With Us”
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;Fools despise wisdom and instruction.”“My son, if sinners entice you,Do not consent.If they say, ‘Come with us,Let us lie in wait for blood,Let us ambush the innocent without cause;Let us swallow them alive like Sheol,Even whole, as those who go down to the pit;We will find … Continue reading If They Say, “Come With Us”
The Harlot is a Deep Pit
“Give me your heart, my son,And let your eyes delight in my ways.For a harlot is a deep pitAnd an adulterous woman is a narrow well.Surely she lurks as a robber,And increases the faithless among men.” (Proverbs 23:26-28 NASB1995) So many people today who have professed faith in Jesus Christ, and who purportedly have parted … Continue reading The Harlot is a Deep Pit
Don’t Envy Sinners
“Do not let your heart envy sinners,But live in the fear of the Lord always.Surely there is a future,And your hope will not be cut off.Listen, my son, and be wise,And direct your heart in the way.Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine,Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;For the heavy drinker and the glutton … Continue reading Don’t Envy Sinners
His Heart is Not with You
“When you sit down to dine with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you,And put a knife to your throatIf you are a man of great appetite.Do not desire his delicacies,For it is deceptive food.” “Do not eat the bread of a selfish man,Or desire his delicacies;For as he thinks within himself, so he is.He … Continue reading His Heart is Not with You
The Path of The Upright
Proverbs 15 Select Verses NASB1995 4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,But perversion in it crushes the spirit.14 The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.17 Better is a dish of vegetables where love isThan a fattened ox served with hatred.19 The way of the lazy is … Continue reading The Path of The Upright
Run With It 