Thank You Dear Lord, for bringing me and my friends this far in our 31 days proverbs challenge. We are almost halfway there, please give us the strength to stay strong and the grace to stay committed. At the end of the day may our joy be full and our hearts be wiser. In Jesus name.
Amen
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!!!!
Day 12!!! KEEP GOING!!!
Proverbs 12
1To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
it is stupid to hate correction.
2
The Lord approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3
Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
but the godly have deep roots.
4
A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5
The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6
The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
but the words of the godly save lives.
7
The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
but the family of the godly stands firm.
8
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
but a warped mind is despised.
9
Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
than to be self-important but have no food.
10
The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
but the wicked are always cruel.
11
A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
12
Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13
The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
but the godly escape such trouble.
14
Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
and hard work brings rewards.
15
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
but the wise listen to others.
16
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17
An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
a false witness tells lies.
18
Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
but lies are soon exposed.
20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21
No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22
The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24
Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
be lazy and become a slave.
25
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
26
The godly give good advice to their friends;
the wicked lead them astray.
the wicked lead them astray.
27
Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
28
The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
that path does not lead to death.
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