Proverbs 25:9–18 (NKJV)9 Debate your case with your neighbor,And do not disclose the secret to another;10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,And your reputation be ruined.11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of goldIn settings of silver.12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine goldIs a wise rebuker to … Continue reading Words Matter
Honor the King
Proverbs 25:1–8 (NKJV) 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart … Continue reading Honor the King
Judge Rightly and Work Hard!
Proverbs 24:23–34 (NKJV) 23 These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. 24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him. 25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, And a good blessing will come … Continue reading Judge Rightly and Work Hard!
My Son, Fear the Lord!
Proverbs 24:11–22 (NKJV) 11 Deliver those who are drawn toward death, And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “Surely we did not know this,” Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each … Continue reading My Son, Fear the Lord!
A Wise Man is Strong
Proverbs 24:1–10 (NKJV) 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. 3 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches. … Continue reading A Wise Man is Strong
Listen to Your Father
Proverbs 23:22–35 (NKJV)22 Listen to your father who begot you,And do not despise your mother when she is old.23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it,Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.25 Let your father and your … Continue reading Listen to Your Father
The Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 23:11–21 (NKJV) 11 For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their cause against you. 12 Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge. 13 Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. 14 You shall beat him with … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord
Come Unto Me
Matthew 11:28–30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” … Continue reading Come Unto Me
Deceptive Food
Proverbs 23:1–10 (NKJV) 23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be rich; Because of … Continue reading Deceptive Food
Pursue Wisdom
Proverbs 22:17–29 (NKJV) 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your heart to my knowledge; 18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips, 19 So that your trust may be in the Lord; I have instructed you today, even … Continue reading Pursue Wisdom
Devoted To You 