A man’s steps are ordered by the Lord; how then can man understand His ways? Proverbs 20:24 Oh my goodness Lord this is so true and something that Solomon’s son needed to learn. Our lives are certainly in Your hands Lord. There are so many things that happen in our lives that humanly we never […]
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Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord and false scales are not good. Proverbs 20:23 Lord we all hate cheaters and liars. Solomon wanted his son to know that not everyone was honest. Lord in my lifetime I have had to depend on Your wisdom because not being raised with dishonest people it was […]
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Do not say, “I will repay evil;” wait for the Lord and He will help you. Proverbs 20:22 Lord Solomon was teaching his son a valuable lesson. It is a valuable lesson for us to learn too. It’s a lesson that without Your help is very hard to do. Thank You for Your guidance and […]
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An inheritance gotten hastily in the beginning will in the end not be blessed. Proverbs 20:21 Lord we all remember the prodigal son that wanted his inheritance early and then squandered it away. Solomon certainly knew what he was saying to his son. Thank You Lord for teaching us by the examples that are before […]
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If one curses his father or mother, his lamp will be put out to utter darkness. Proverbs 20:20 Lord the one thing a parent wants is for their child to love and respect them. In this verse it appears to me that Solomon wanted to instill this in his son. Thank You for parents like […]
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He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly. Proverbs 20:19 Lord what a wonderful warning Solomon is giving his son that we can all listen to and follow. Thank You Lord for allowing us to keep secrets and the bond that is made between two people. Friendships […]
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Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. Proverbs 20:17 Lord life can be very difficult and especially when we have the threat of wars. Thank You for the comfort that only You can bring in the midst of any chaotic situation. Thank You for the peace You give that passes all human […]
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Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. Proverbs 20:17 Lord….it is a horrible thing to be a deceptive person. Solomon sure wanted to warn his son never to be deceptive because it didn’t end well. Lord thank You for changing us into Your image. […]
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Take a man’s garment when he has given surety for a stranger and hold him in pledge when he gives surety for foreigners. Proverbs 20:16 Lord I am having a hard time understand this verse. It appears that Solomon is trying to tell his son to be cautious of those that don’t use their common […]
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There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Proverbs 20:15 Thank You Lord for knowledge. There are some of us Lord that never seem to gain enough of it and the quest for learning goes on a lifetime. This is Your gift to us Lord and […]
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