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August 10th 2018 – Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 It is singularly appropriate that we should come to the opening words of this chapter on the opening day of the new…
August 9th 2018 – Proverbs 19:26-29
He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. A worthless witness mocks at justice,…
August 8th 2018 – Proverbs 19:22-25
What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. The sluggard buries his hand…
August 7th 2018 – Proverbs 19:18-21
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. Listen to…
August 6th 2018 – Proverbs 19:15-17
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs…
August 5th 2018 – Proverbs 19:11-14
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offence. A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favour is like dew on the grass. A foolish son is ruin to his father,…
August 4th 2018 – Proverbs 19:8-10
Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less…
August 3rd 2018 – Proverbs 19:4-7
Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. Many seek the favour of a generous man, and everyone is…
August 2nd 2018 – Proverbs 19:4-7
Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. Many seek the favour of a generous man, and everyone is…
August 1st 2018 – Proverbs 19:1-3
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. When a man’s folly brings his way…