Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 Lord what a valuable lesson Solomon was teaching his son. It is still an important lesson for us to teach our children today. Thank You for my parents Lord and their wisdom. I was truly […]
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A worthless witness mocks at justice and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Condemnation is ready for scoffers and flogging for the backs of fools. Proverbs 19:28, 29 Lord apart from You in our lives we could resemble the person Solomon is talking about. Thank You for loving us and calling us to ‘come […]
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Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to stray from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 19:27 Lord it is a wonderful gift that we are never too old to learn. Solomon was saying to his son if you stop listening you stop learning. When you stop learning you become stagnant. Lord it is an awesome […]
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He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. Proverbs 19:26 Thank You Lord for children that love and serve You. What an awesome gift that is Lord. It makes our souls rejoice as we watch them grow to love You more and […]
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Strike a scoffer and the simple will learn prudence; remove a man of understanding and he will gain knowledge. Proverbs 19:25 Lord I think what Solomon is trying to teach his son is to listen and learn. Thank You for the many lessens You continue to teach me Lord. One of the most valuable lessons […]
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The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth. Proverbs 19:24 Lord it sounds to me as if Solomon is warning his son about the lazy people he might encounter. Solomon has also tried to instill in his son the desire to work and has told […]
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The fear of the Lord leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Proverbs 19:23 Thank You Lord that we can always count on You for our satisfaction. Thank You for always being there to guide us when we call upon You. Thank You for loving […]
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What is desired in a man is loyalty and a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22 Lord….this wise man Solomon continues to remind his son that poor or rich matter not …..what truly matters is our loyalty. As my years roll on all these thing Solomon talks about in this book bring […]
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Many are the plans in the mind of a man but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. Proverbs 19:21 Lord what a valuable lesson Solomon is trying to instill in his son. There is the say that the best made plans of men and boys often goes array. That is […]
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Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future. Proverbs 19:20 Thank You Lord for giving us a brain to learn and discern. Thank You for helping us not only listen to advice but accept the instructions. Thank You for the wisdom You provide for us each and every day. […]
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