Tags archives: wisdom

  • Proverbs 8:10-12  10Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, 11for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. 12“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. Scissor             What is o... [read more]
  • Proverbs 8:6-9 6Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. 7My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. 8All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse. 9To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to ... [read more]
  • Proverbs 8:1-5  1Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: 4“To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankin... [read more]
  • Proverbs 6:9-11  9 How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—11 and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. Easy Money There was a young man who started ... [read more]
  • Proverbs 5:7-10  7Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say. 8Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house, 9lest you lose your honor to others and your dignity to one who is cruel, 10lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich the house of... [read more]
  • Proverbs 5:3-6  3For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; 4but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. 5Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. 6She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander a... [read more]
  • Proverbs 5:1-2  1My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight, 2that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. Equality         Many individuals promote equality. Indeed, equality is very idealistic view, and it may spark disappointment. Why? E... [read more]
  • Proverbs 4:23-24  23Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 24Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Sour grapes Originally from Aesop’s Fables, a hungry fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from its vine. The fox salivated and wanted... [read more]