The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. Proverbs 12:24 Lord working and being self-sufficient is something You designed. Solomon knew it and in this verse reminds his son how important it is. Thank You for jobs and knowledge to do those jobs to the best of […]
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A prudent man conceals his knowledge but fools proclaim their folly. Proverbs 12:23 Thank You Lord for making us who we are with all our different personalities and gifts. Those gifts and our wonderful personalities are only brought to our full potential as we learn to know You better and better and are changed into […]
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Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord but those who act faithful are His delight. Proverbs 12:22 Lord in remembering that Solomon is writing these warning to his son helps us remember why he is saying the same thing in so many different way. These were warning and insights into how to please You. […]
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No ill befalls the righteous but the wicked are filled with trouble. Proverbs 12:21 Lord it must be a horrible existence to have to constantly looking over your shoulder to see who is coming after you because of what you have done. That is the plight of the evil person. Thank You for helping us […]
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil but those who plan good have joy. Proverbs 12:20 Lord thank You for the joy in knowing and loving You. Thank You for the ability to go to You for guidance and direction. Thank You that You are always there ….morning ….noon ….and night …. […]
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Truthful lips endure forever but a lying tongue is but a moment. Proverbs 12:19 Lord this is one of those times when I have to thank You for a mother that loved You. She instilled within me at a very young age that if you lied no one could ever believe you. She drilled into […]
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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 Lord thank You for those people in our lives that make us feel so good to be around. Thank You for their unconditional love for us. Lord they just look beyond our shortcomings and love […]
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He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence but a false witness utters deceit. Proverbs 12:17 Thank You Lord for those on this earth that are honest. What an important way to be. Lord it only takes one fabrication of the truth to make us never want to believe that person again. Thank You Lord […]
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The vexation of a fool is known at once but the prudent man ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16 Vexation – annoyed, frustrated or worried. Thank You Lord for the ability to know who we are because of Your unconditional love for us. Lord, knowing You helps us overcome the insults and put downs of others. […]
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15 Thank You Lord for Your advice. Thank You for giving us ears to hear and hearts to obey. Thank You for Your help each step of every day. We love You Lord and thank You […]
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