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”
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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”
Proverbs 27: 7-14….Living in your community
7. One who is full loathes honey,but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.8. Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.9. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.10. Do not forsake your friend and yourContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 7-14….Living in your community”
Proverbs 26: 17-28…. Lying. Gossiping, Cover ups!
17. Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his ownis like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death19. is the man who deceives his neighbourand says, “I am only joking!”20. For lack of wood the fire goes out,and where there is no whisperer, quarrelling ceases.21.Continue reading “Proverbs 26: 17-28…. Lying. Gossiping, Cover ups!”
Proverbs 26: 13-16 …..Laziness
13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!There is a lion in the streets!”14. As a door turns on its hinges,so does a sluggard on his bed.15. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.16. The sluggard is wiser in his ownContinue reading “Proverbs 26: 13-16 …..Laziness”
As I read it! 