“he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,” (Proverbs 2:7, ESV).
“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, ESV).
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Whoever winks the eye [...]
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Proverbs on integrity
Posted in proverbs on June 11, 2008 | No Comments »
The Proverbs–on greed
Posted in proverbs on April 21, 2008 | No Comments »
Haven’t done a post on Proverbs for awhile. Here’s another one!
“The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.” (Proverbs 11:6, ESV).
“The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.” (Proverbs 11:26, ESV).
“Be not among drunkards or [...]
Proverbs on the heart (1)
Posted in proverbs, tagged proverbs, the heart on March 10, 2008 | No Comments »
” My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,” (Proverbs 3:1, ESV).
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” (Proverbs 3:3, ESV).
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own [...]
Proverbs on anger
Posted in proverbs, tagged anger, proverbs on March 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” (Proverbs 10:12, ESV).
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” (Proverbs 10:11, ESV).
“The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.” (Proverbs 11:23, ESV).
“By insolence comes nothing but strife, [...]
Proverbs on fearing and trusting God!
Posted in proverbs, tagged fearing God on February 25, 2008 | No Comments »
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7, ESV).
” My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice [...]
Do you want the blessing and favor of God?
Posted in proverbs, tagged proverbs on February 22, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,” (Proverbs 3:13, ESV).
“The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.” (Proverbs 3:33, ESV).
Pursuing Wisdom
“And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.” (Proverbs 8:32, ESV).
“Blessed is the [...]
