Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25 Lord I remember the days when we waited to hear from a loved one that lived far from us. It was so exciting when we heard all was okay. Solomon is drawing this comparison for his son to […]
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The north wind brings forth rain; and a backbiting tongue, angry looks. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman. Proverbs 25:23, 24 Lord once again Solomon is trying to protect his son. There was so much for him to learn and Solomon […]
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If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Proverbs 25:21, 22 Lord this is not what anyone that does not know You would ever think. Solomon knew […]
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He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on a wound. Proverbs 25:20 Lord once again Solomon uses illustrations to show his son how to get along with others. Here he is showing him when someone is sad singing to […]
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A man who hears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow. Proverbs 25:18 Lord ….it seems to me that Solomon is teaching his son to always come from the loving side. False witness ……no truth to what is being said at all. Sad but true […]
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