1. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;he breaks out against all sound judgment.2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.3. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,and with dishonour comes disgrace.4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.5. It is notContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12…Fools again Highlighted..”
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Proverbs 17: 15-28….Who is a fool?
15. He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteousare both alike an abomination to the LORD.16. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdomwhen he has no sense?17. A friend loves at all times,and a brother is born for adversity.18. One who lacks sense gives a pledgeand putsContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 15-28….Who is a fool?”
Proverbs 17: 1-14…..Things to avoid
1. Better is a dry morsel with quietthan a house full of feasting with strife.2. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefullyand will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.3. The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,and the LORD tests hearts.4. An evildoer listensContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 1-14…..Things to avoid”
Proverbs 12: 1-28
1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.2. A good man obtains favour from the LORD,but a man of evil devices he condemns.3. No one is established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will never be moved.4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,but she who brings shameContinue reading “Proverbs 12: 1-28”
Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense,but a man of understanding remains silent.Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.Where there is no guidance, a people falls,but in an abundanceContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.”
As I read it! 