Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a man who is perverse in speech and is a fool. Proverbs 19:1 Lord we really are having a hard time today knowing who we can believe. One by one those before us are falling because of the exposure of their integrity. Certainly Solomon […]
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There are friends who pretend to be friends but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Lord Solomon was speaking about You and Your love for us. You are that friend that sticks closer than a brother. I have been blessed with three wonderful brothers. They are there for me. […]
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The poor use entreaties but the rich answer roughly. Proverbs 18:23 Lord I think what Solomon wants his son to realize here is that there is value in the poor just as there is the rich. Seems Lord that today in this lifetime we place great value on those that You have been blessed with […]
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He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22 Lord we must remember that Solomon was telling his son to find a wife was a good thing and finding her obtains favor with You. Thank You Lord for helping us women feel so special. Thank You for […]
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 Oh how true this is Lord. Thank You for giving us the ability to think before we speak. Thank You for helping us speak words of kindness and joy. Oh how wonderful it is […]
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From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. Proverbs 18:20 Thank You Lord for words that are of value to You. Thank You for knowledge….. especially the knowledge of Your love. We love You Lord and we thank You. Thank You Lord. Amen
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A brother helped is like a strong city but quarreling is like the bars of a castle. Proverbs 18:19 Lord I love the wisdom of Solomon and the things he is teaching his son. How true it is that helping someone – especially those that don’t know you are helping them – brings such joy. […]
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The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. Proverbs 18:18 Lord today we would say ‘let’s flip a coin.’ Solomon continues to instruct his son on the things he wants him to know about life. Here he is showing him that when you cast lots it doesn’t matter how much you […]
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He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. Proverbs 18:17 Lord once again Solomon is teaching his son about discernment. Many can be so convincing until they are questioned and the story begins to fall apart. Thank You Lord for wisdom…..wisdom to know and discern the truth. Thank […]
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