Iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Lord ….learning is a wonderful gift. That is what I think Solomon wanted his son to realize. He wanted him to pick the right friend. As friends they could learn from each other. Thank You Lord for all I have learned from my family and […]
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A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike; to retrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in his right hand. Proverbs 27:15, 16 Lord… Solomon wanted his son to be very wise in choosing the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. I […]
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He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing. Proverbs 27:14 Lord…. Solomon uses the most interesting examples and this certainly is something we can understand yet today. What person would do such a thing that was courteous or caring. Thank You Lord that You […]
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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 27:13 Lord….Solomon was trying to teach his son not to pay a debt for someone he did not know. We have read over and over Solomon’s words to his son. Solomon […]
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A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12 Lord how we thank You for helping us see danger and protect ourselves. Thank You for the wisdom You provide. Thank You for ALWAYS being there for us. Thank You Lord. Amen
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Your friend and your father’s friend, do not forsake; and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me. Proverbs […]
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Oil and perfume make the heart glad but the soul is torn by troubles. Proverbs 27:9 Lord we have often said, ‘What would we do without the Lord.’ This verse certainly reminds us of how much we need You. It is You that helps us in our times of trouble. It is You that brings […]
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Like a bird that strays from its nest, is a man who strays from his home. Proverbs 27:8 Lord ….I think Solomon wanted his son to know that just as a bird was safe when in its nest he would be safe when in his home. He wanted him to realize there was safety within […]
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He who is sated loathes honey but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. Providers 27:7 Lord this little verse says a lot to Solomon’s son and it says a lot to us. It is so easy to fall into a trap when we are needy. Thank You for filling the longings of […]
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Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6 Lord ….Solomon was trying to teach his son that it hurt when a friend did something to you but when you were kissed by an enemy there often was no getting over that pain and destruction. Once again he […]
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