A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. Proverbs 28:16 Lord….what comes to my mind is honesty and integrity. Thank You for leaders that are honest and want to do what is pleasing to You. For those leaders there is the promise of a […]
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. Proverbs 28:15 Lord over and over Solomon is teaching his son and advising him to take care of the poor. He talks in this verse about a ruler that is wicked. He doesn’t want his son to follow the […]
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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Proverbs 28:14 Lord how wonderful it is to reverence and respect You as the Lord of our lives. Solomon knew how important that was and he wanted his son to learn about You and keep You […]
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He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Lord ….. thank You for helping us see and confess and forsake our shortcomings. Thank You for helping us become our best selves that You created us to be. These are our gifts from You […]
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. Proverbs 28:12 Lord what a wonderful gift to all when the righteous triumph. Everyone that loves You enjoys it. How thankful we are when those in power over us know You and try to follow Your leading. Solomon is […]
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. Proverbs 28:11 Lord it is so good that rich or poor if we love and follow You we can come to You for wisdom and understanding. Thank You for always being there to listen. Thank […]
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He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. Proverbs 28:10 Lord how wonderful it is to be blameless. Doing what is right even has the reward of a goodly inheritance. Thank You for being there for us to help us […]
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If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9 Thank You Lord for law and order. Solomon was warning his son about those that didn’t want to follow the law. Thank You for helping us obey. We need Your wisdom Lord and we thank You for […]
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He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor. Proverbs 28:8 Thank You Lord for those that help those that cannot help themselves. There are times in life when those that are poor would love to work and are not able to for some reason. […]
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He who keeps the law is a wise son but a companion of gluttons shames his father. Proverbs 28:7 Lord when we love You there is something within us that wants us to do what is right to be pleasing to You. Solomon is showing his own son the difference it makes to him personally […]
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