Category: Proverbs Posts
Proverbs
Proverbs 20 KJV
20 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. […]
Proverbs 29 AMP
29 He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized), Will suddenly be broken beyond repair. 2 When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh. 3 A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes […]
Proverbs 4 NIV
4 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my […]
Proverbs 17 KJV
17 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. […]
Honoring Fathers
Scripture “The glory of children are their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6, KJV Word Fathers play such an important roll in the lives of their children. Fathers pour confidence, hope, love, and security into them and in turn, their children reflect that. It’s one way of showing honor. In the natural, the role of the father is […]
Enjoy the Journey
Scripture “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18, NIV Word Sometimes it’s easy to become so goal-oriented and so focused on our dreams that we overlook the simple things that we should be enjoying in our everyday life. But we have […]
Get a Vision for Overflow
Scripture “Where there is no vision…the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18, AMP Word What is the vision you have for your life? Do you see yourself rising higher? Do you see yourself increasing and growing in the blessing of God? If we are going to live the abundant, overflowing life that God has promised us, we […]
Avoid Strife
Scripture “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…” Proverbs 20:3, KJV Word Strife is a very destructive force. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and it can then escalate into something much bigger. But when you choose to cease […]
Brighter Days Ahead
Scripture “The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4:18, NLT) Word Are you facing a situation that seems dim today? Maybe you can’t quite see what’s going to happen in the future. As a believer, God promises that your […]
A Mark of Honor
Scripture “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife…”(Proverbs 20:3, KJV) Word Many challenges in life are merely distractions meant to keep us from pursuing our destiny. Maybe someone in the office isn’t as friendly to you as you’d like. Maybe you have a neighbor who always parks in front of your […]
Pleasant Words
Scripture “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.” (Proverbs 16:24, AMP) Word Do you need healing in your body—physically? Spiritually? Emotionally? Your words can bring that healing. Start speaking pleasant words—words of life, encouragement and thanksgiving. Guard your heart by making sure you are only […]
Get Wisdom
Scripture “Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom…” (Proverbs 4:7, HCSB) Word God wants us to know what to do in every situation. He wants us to know Him and have His wisdom so that we can live the abundant life He has prepared for us. Wisdom is simply knowing the mind of God about a particular […]
