Hello lovely people {insert bright smile}! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I did. TOday is my son's first birthday and we just had a "gloriffic" {God's-glory-filled} birthday celebration in our home with close friends and family, to God be all the glory! I apologize for not posting the weekend readings, but I hope you read them anyway. If you missed it for any reason and you would like to catch up, or you are on schedule to continue with the most current reading, I am posting Days 15-17. We are in the second half of our 31 days Proverbs challenge and it's so great to have made it this far. I pray for the grace to finish and even more grace to make it a part of our daily lives.
For those that are just joining us, we are reading a chapter of Proverbs a day {that corresponds with the date} for the entire 31 days of March.
I.can.do.all.things.through.CHRIST.who.strengthens.me.
so.can.you
how? COMMIT to devoting just 10 minutes a day reading the book that corresponds to the date
when? EVERYDAY of month of March {1-31}
no bible? no problem! LOG ON to BTD daily and you will find the posted chapter for the day :-)
who? seasoned biblenistas hungry for fresh revelation, bible babies trying to get started reading the Word, non-christians curious to know what all the hype is about
so who? EVERYBODY and ANYBODY
what version? The NEW LIVING TRANSLATION for simplicity sake but feel free to pick the version you are most comfortable with
excited? OF COURSE!!!!
DAYS 15-17...HALFWAY THERE!!!
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR WEEKEND :-D
Proverbs 15
1 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
but harsh words make tempers flare.
2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
3
The Lord is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
4
Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.
whoever learns from correction is wise.
6
There is treasure in the house of the godly,
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
7
The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
the heart of a fool has none to give.
8
The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
9
The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
10
Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
whoever hates correction will die.
11
Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord.
How much more does he know the human heart!
How much more does he know the human heart!
12
Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.
so they stay away from the wise.
13
A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
14
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
while the fool feeds on trash.
15
For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
16
Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
17
A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
is better than steak with someone you hate.
is better than steak with someone you hate.
18
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
a cool-tempered person stops them.
19
A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
but the path of the upright is an open highway.
but the path of the upright is an open highway.
20
Sensible children bring joy to their father;
foolish children despise their mother.
foolish children despise their mother.
21
Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
a sensible person stays on the right path.
22
Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
many advisers bring success.
23
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
24
The path of life leads upward for the wise;
they leave the grave behind.
they leave the grave behind.
25
The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.
but he protects the property of widows.
26
The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
but he delights in pure words.
27
Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
but those who hate bribes will live.
28
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
29
The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
good news makes for good health.
31
If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
you will be at home among the wise.
32
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
33
Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16
We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2
People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
but the Lord examines their motives.
3
Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
and your plans will succeed.
4
The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5
The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
they will surely be punished.
6
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
7
When people’s lives please the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
even their enemies are at peace with them.
8
Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
than to be rich and dishonest.
9
We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
but the Lord determines our steps.
10
The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
he must never judge unfairly.
11
The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
he sets the standards for fairness.
12
A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
for his rule is built on justice.
13
The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
he loves those who speak honestly.
14
The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.
the wise will try to appease it.
15
When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
and good judgment than silver!
17
The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
whoever follows that path is safe.
18
Pride goes before destruction,
and haughtiness before a fall.
and haughtiness before a fall.
19
Better to live humbly with the poor
than to share plunder with the proud.
than to share plunder with the proud.
20
Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
21
The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
and pleasant words are persuasive.
22
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
but discipline is wasted on fools.
23
From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
the words of the wise are persuasive.
24
Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
25
There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
but it ends in death.
26
It is good for workers to have an appetite;
an empty stomach drives them on.
an empty stomach drives them on.
27
Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
their words are a destructive blaze.
28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
gossip separates the best of friends.
29
Violent people mislead their companions,
leading them down a harmful path.
leading them down a harmful path.
30
With narrowed eyes, people plot evil;
with a smirk, they plan their mischief.
with a smirk, they plan their mischief.
31
Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained by living a godly life.
it is gained by living a godly life.
32
Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
33
We may throw the dice,
but the Lord determines how they fall.
but the Lord determines how they fall.
Proverbs 17
Better a dry crust eaten in peace
than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.
than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.
2
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
3
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.
but the Lord tests the heart.
4
Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
liars pay close attention to slander.
liars pay close attention to slander.
5
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
6
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;
parents are the pride of their children.
parents are the pride of their children.
7
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
8
A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
whoever gives one will prosper!
9
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
10
A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
11
Evil people are eager for rebellion,
but they will be severely punished.
but they will be severely punished.
12
It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than to confront a fool caught in foolishness.
than to confront a fool caught in foolishness.
13
If you repay good with evil,
evil will never leave your house.
evil will never leave your house.
14
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,
so stop before a dispute breaks out.
so stop before a dispute breaks out.
15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
both are detestable to the Lord.
both are detestable to the Lord.
16
It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool,
since he has no heart for learning.
since he has no heart for learning.
17
A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
18
It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.
or put up security for a friend.
19
Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin;
anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.
anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.
20
The crooked heart will not prosper;
the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
21
It is painful to be the parent of a fool;
there is no joy for the father of a rebel.
there is no joy for the father of a rebel.
22
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
23
The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
to pervert the course of justice.
24
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25
Foolish children bring grief to their father
and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.
and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.
26
It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
or to flog leaders for being honest.
27
A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
28
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
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