Proverbs

This Proverb says, “Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.” The Bible says that a time of great tribulation is coming to the Earth. It will be a time when God destroys much of the Earth and the people who have given themselves over to sin. However, God will not destroy those who He deems to be righteous, those who have believed and lived their lives according to…

This Proverb says, “A false weight is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the falseness of the treacherous will destroy them.” An upright person is one who is honest and fair. This person will not cheat or lie to others for personal gain. In fact, such a person will…

This Proverb says, “The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, but the perverted tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.” When a righteous person speaks, his or her words are influenced by the Word of God. Their words reflect understanding of God's Word, the Bible, and they have a healing and motivating effect. On the other hand, a…

This Proverb says, “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity. The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.” The Bible indicates that the way of the Lord is justice and righteousness. The Lord is just in His dealings with mankind. He is fair and impartial with everybody and treats them accordingly to their own behavior. The righteous people are…

This Proverb says, “The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous is gladness, but the expectation of the wicked perishes.” The Bible also says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” The Lord grants wisdom to those who fear Him and walk in His ways. Walking in God's ways leads to a healthy life in mind, body, and soul. Therefore,…

This Proverb says, “Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy one to those who send him.” A lazy person is one who is unreliable in completing tasks, even simple ones. They are also disrespectful to their employers. Those who employ such people are continually exasperated with such a person. The Bible indicates that God does not want His people to be lazy. Rather, God wants us to be diligent and…

This Proverb says, “What the wicked fear will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.” The Bible indicates that those who believe in God and live rightly before Him do not live in fear. These people have Faith in God and trust God for protection and guidance. Therefore, the righteous people have courage. They know…

This Proverb says, “Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool; and so is wisdom to a man of understanding.” A fool is one who doesn't believe in God. Therefore a fool rejects the Bible as being false or irrelevant. As a result, a fool is given over to their natural and sinful nature. Their thoughts, words and deeds are always wicked. A fool loves to sin and continually indulges in sin. All of their thoughts, words,…

This Proverb says, “It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.” It is the Lord who provides all things in our life. Nothing happens without God either causing it or allowing it to happen. The Bible says that God sanctifies or shapes those who will be with Him in Heaven for all eternity. Those who respond favorably to God's instructions and guidance are rewarded. Those who don't are…

This Proverb says, “The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding.” The righteous live their lives according to the Word of God. Therefore, the words they speak to others are grounded in God's wisdom. As a result, they are valuable to the well-being of the people who hear them. However, the thoughts and words…