There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16 Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, and hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress. 17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. 18 Plans are established by counsel; by …. Read More
“A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand his own way?” Proverbs chapter 20 verse 24. Proverbs chapter 20 verses 1-14 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3 It …. Read More
Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have [obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through …. Read More
The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, …. Read More
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the …. Read More
Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. 16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is careless of his ways will die. 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given. 18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and do …. Read More
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, and he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, and his heart frets against the Lord. 4 Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from …. Read More
He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit? 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 16 A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him …. Read More
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” Proverbs chapter 18 verse 10. Proverbs chapter 18 verse 1-12 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; …. Read More
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing …. Read More