“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?And scoffers delight themselves in scoffingAnd fools hate knowledge?“Turn to my reproof,Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you;I will make my words known to you.“Because I called and you refused,I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;And you neglected all my counselAnd … Continue reading They Neglect God’s Counsel

“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity;To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion,A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,To understand … Continue reading To Know Wisdom and Instruction

Proverbs 19 Select Verses NASB1995 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrityThan he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.3 The foolishness of man ruins his way,And his heart rages against the Lord.5 A false witness will not go unpunished,And he who tells lies will not escape.15 Laziness casts … Continue reading Careless of Conduct

“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

“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

“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

“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

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 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

“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