This Proverb says, “My son, fear the Lord and the King. Do not associate with those who are given to change. For their calamity will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin that will come…
This Proverb says, “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and He turn his anger away…
This Proverb says, “Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place. For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, but the…
This Proverb says, “My son, eat honey, for it is good, yes, the honey from the cone is sweet to your taste. Know that wisdom is thus for your soul. If you find it, then…
This Proverb says, “Deliver those who are being taken away to death, and those who are staggering to slaughter, O hold them back. If you say, “See, we did not know this,” does He not…
This Proverb says, “If you are slack in the day of distress, your strength is limited.” What is being slack? In short, it is not putting forth one's best effort for a task or situation.…
This Proverb says, “He who plans to do evil, men will call him a schemer.” The word schemer is usually associated with a person involved in making secret or underhanded plans. A schemer is a…
This Proverb says, “Wisdom is too high for a fool, he does not open his mouth in the gate.” The gate of an ancient city was an important location. Not only did it provide protection,…
This Proverb says, “A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increases power. For by wise guidance you will wage war, and in the abundance of counselors there is victory.” This Proverb was…
This Proverb is one of my very favorites. I keep it on my wall at home. It says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; And by knowledge the rooms…