7. Two things I ask of you;deny them not to me before I die:8. Remove far from me falsehood and lying;give me neither poverty nor riches;feed me with the food that is needful for me,9. lest I be full and deny youand say, “Who is the LORD?”or lest I be poor and stealand profane theContinue reading “Proverbs 30; 7-14… Two requests and a few thoughts.”
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Proverbs 30: 1-6….I’m weary.
1. The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.The man declares, I am weary, O God;I am weary, O God, and worn out.2. Surely I am too stupid to be a man.I have not the understanding of a man.3. I have not learned wisdom,nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.4. Who has ascendedContinue reading “Proverbs 30: 1-6….I’m weary.”
Proverbs 29: 15-27 … The proverbs listed under Solomon’s name.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom,but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.16. When the wicked increase, transgression increases,but the righteous will look upon their downfall.17. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;he will give delight to your heart.18, Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast offContinue reading “Proverbs 29: 15-27 … The proverbs listed under Solomon’s name.”
Proverbs 29: 1-14.. A list of good qualities
Introduction: As you read through these verses there are things to love and things to avoid. See if you agree as you read it through. Thus today is not just a devotional thought but a challenge to search the 14 proverbs listed for the following. 1. He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,willContinue reading “Proverbs 29: 1-14.. A list of good qualities”
Proverbs 28 1-14…. Poverty
1. The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.2. When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,but with a man of understanding and knowledge,its stability will long continue.3. A poor man who oppresses the pooris a beating rain that leaves no food.4. Those who forsake the law praise theContinue reading “Proverbs 28 1-14…. Poverty”
Proverbs 28: 1-14….. Justice (and Poverty)
1. The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.2. When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,but with a man of understanding and knowledge,its stability will long continue.3. A poor man who oppresses the pooris a beating rain that leaves no food.4. Those who forsake the law praise theContinue reading “Proverbs 28: 1-14….. Justice (and Poverty)”
Luke 17: 7-10….Unionism!
“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterwardContinue reading “Luke 17: 7-10….Unionism!”
Proverbs 27: 23-27…. About life on the land.
23. Know well the condition of your flocks,and give attention to your herds,24. for riches do not last forever;and does a crown endure to all generations?25. When the grass is gone and the new growth appearsand the vegetation of the mountains is gathered,26. the lambs will provide your clothing,and the goats the price of aContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 23-27…. About life on the land.”
Proverbs 27: 15-22…Just enjoy Solomon speaking
15. A continual dripping on a rainy dayand a quarrelsome wife are alike;16. to restrain her is to restrain the windor to grasp oil in one’s right hand.17. Iron sharpens iron,and one man sharpens another.18. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,and he who guards his master will be honoured.19.As in water faceContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 15-22…Just enjoy Solomon speaking”
Proverbs 27: 1-6….Thinking about one’s self
1. Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.2. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;a stranger, and not your own lips.3. A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.4.Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,but who can stand before jealousy?5.Continue reading “Proverbs 27: 1-6….Thinking about one’s self”
As I read it! 