This Proverb says, “Do not say, “I will repay evil.” Wait for the Lord and He will save you.” When someone wrongs you the natural urge or desire is to get even. We want to…
This Proverb says in part, “He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp will go out in time of darkness.” The Bible indicates that God will condemn a person who does not respect…
This Proverb says, “He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with a gossip.” This is good advice. If you associate with or are friends with a person who gossips…
This Proverb says in part, “Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.” Solomon is Speaking of what we would call ill-gotten gains or wealth…
This Proverb says in part, “There is gold, and an abundance of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.” Indeed, having knowledge of God's Truths is far more valuable than being…
This Proverb says, “The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made both of them.” All people have eyes and ears with which to see and hear. However, this Proverb is speaking of…
This Proverb says, “It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself if his conduct is pure and right.” our deeds or actions are our outward manifestations of our inner thoughts and motivations. Our…
This Proverb says, “Who can say, I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from sin?” The short answer is, 'nobody can.' The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of…
This Proverb says, “A righteous man who walks in his integrity, how blessed are his sons after him.” A father has great influence over his sons. A father is a model or an example for…
This Proverb says, “The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, so he begs during the harvest and has nothing.” The Bible calls the lazy and unmotivated person a sluggard. Among other things, this person…