Proverbs 11:1-3,7,19-21,23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,but an accurate weight is His delight.2When pride comes, disgrace follows,but with humility comes wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them,but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.7 When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes,and the hope of his strength vanishes. … Continue reading Dishonest Scales
Faith
The Human Heart
Proverbs 10:8-11,17-18,29-30 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8A wise heart will receive commandments,but foolish lips will come to ruin.9He who walks in integrity walks securely,but he who perverts his ways will be found out.10He who winks the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will come to ruin.11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the … Continue reading The Human Heart
What the Lord Hates
Proverbs 6:16-19 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:17haughty eyes,a lying tongue,hands that shed innocent blood,18a heart that devises wicked schemes,feet that run swiftly to evil,19a false witness who gives false testimony,and one who stirs up discord among brothers.” Speaking Lies is Common We … Continue reading What the Lord Hates
They Die for Lack of Discipline
Proverbs 5:1-4 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1My son, pay attention to my wisdom;incline your ear to my insight,2that you may maintain discretionand your lips may preserve knowledge.3Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honeyand her speech is smoother than oil,4in the end she is bitter as wormwood,sharp as a double-edged sword.” Sadly, the committing … Continue reading They Die for Lack of Discipline
God Leads Us on Straight Paths
Proverbs 4:10-13 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10Listen, my son, and receive my words,and the years of your life will be many.11I will guide you in the way of wisdom;I will lead you on straight paths.12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded;when you run, you will not stumble.13Hold on to instruction; do not let … Continue reading God Leads Us on Straight Paths
With All Your Heart
Proverbs 3:5-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “5Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding;6in all your ways acknowledge Him,and He will make your paths straight.7Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the LORD and turn away from evil.8This will bring healing to your bodyand refreshment to your bones.” Trust … Continue reading With All Your Heart
Without Genuine Repentance
Proverbs 1:20-27 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 20Wisdom calls out in the street,she lifts her voice in the square;21in the main concourse she cries aloud,at the city gates she makes her speech: 22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways?How long will scoffers delight in their scornand fools hate knowledge?23If you had repented … Continue reading Without Genuine Repentance
If The Foundations are Destroyed
On July 26, 2026, the Lord led me to write a devotional based off Psalm 11, which I then posted on the internet. Today He is leading me back to this passage of Scripture to talk some more about what it is teaching and how this can be applied to our lives and to our … Continue reading If The Foundations are Destroyed
They Attack Without Cause
Psalm 109:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1 O God of my praise,be not silent.2For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me;they speak against me with lying tongues.3They surround me with hateful wordsand attack me without cause.4In return for my love they accuse me,but I am a man of prayer.5They repay me evil for good,and hatred … Continue reading They Attack Without Cause
Run With It 