He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or give to the rich, will only come to want. Proverbs 22:16 Lord once again Solomon is trying to teach his son the right things to do. Over and over he has taught him to be kind and generous to the poor. What a wonderful […]
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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. Proverbs 22:15 Lord ….Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived and these are the words he was instilling in his son. Thank You Lord for parents that discipline with love. What a difference it […]
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The mouth of a loose woman is a deep pit; he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it. Proverbs 22:14 Lord yesterday was Mother’s Day. Interesting that this verse would be today. I spent my day yesterday remembering my mom and the faith and trust she had in You. She found You […]
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The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!” Proverbs 22:13 Lord it is amazing to see the lengths people will go to in order not to do something. This sluggard was making up a reason he couldn’t do anything. Of course everyone else was out and about doing […]
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The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge but he overthrows the words of the faithless. Proverbs 22:12 Thank You Lord that Your eyes are always on us that love You. Thank You for the knowledge that only You can give. We are Your children and You love us unconditionally. Oh how we thank […]
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He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend. Proverbs 22:11 Lord we would all enjoy a person like Solomon is describing. That kind of person has lots of friend. Friendships are wonderful Lord. You chose 12 men to join You when You were here on […]
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Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out and quarreling and abuse will cease. Proverbs 21:10 Lord it is very hard to be with a scoffer. Some are always trying to pick an argument. Some are just full of nasty remarks. Nothing can make them happy. They certainly need our prayers for they need […]
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He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Proverbs 21:9 Lord I want to thank You also as a person that received from the person that has a bountiful eye. My family growing up was that family. We were always grateful for the gifts given and […]
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He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Proverbs 22:9 Generosity. What a gift it is Lord. What a blessing it is to be able to give. All that we are and all that we have are because of You Lord and what a gift it […]
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He who sows injustice will reap calamity and the rod of his fury will fail. Proverbs 22:8 Lord it is a very sad picture to see tempers flare and the havoc they cause. Solomon wanted to warn his son that injustice doesn’t pay and the rewards were not favorable. Thank You for his wisdom. Thank […]
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