Day 18: 31 days of wisdom

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We started this journey into the wisdom contained in the Book of Proverbs last month, and our goal is to make it a part of our daily lives so help us God. SOme of us may have completed the readings everyday last month, some may have gotten halfway or struggled but made no way. Even if you are just about to start, God is with us all. Here is another chance to incorporate the readings into our lives. 

For those that are just joining us, we are reading a chapter of Proverbs a day {that corresponds with the date} for the remainder of the days in April.

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 April {1-30}

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 18…SO GOOD TO BE BACK!!!

Proverbs 18

1Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
    they lash out at common sense.

2 

Fools have no interest in understanding;
    they only want to air their own opinions.

3 

Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
    and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

4 

Wise words are like deep waters;
    wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

5 

It is not right to acquit the guilty
    or deny justice to the innocent.

6 

Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.

7 

The mouths of fools are their ruin;
    they trap themselves with their lips.

8 

Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

9 

A lazy person is as bad as
    someone who destroys things.

10 

The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
    the godly run to him and are safe.

11 

The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
    they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.

12 

Haughtiness goes before destruction;
    humility precedes honor.

13 

Spouting off before listening to the facts
    is both shameful and foolish.

14 

The human spirit can endure a sick body,
    but who can bear a crushed spirit?

15 

Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
    Their ears are open for knowledge.

16 

Giving a gift can open doors;
    it gives access to important people!

17 

The first to speak in court sounds right—
    until the cross-examination begins.

18 

Flipping a coin can end arguments;
    it settles disputes between powerful opponents.

19 

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
    Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.

20 

Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
    the right words bring satisfaction.

21 

The tongue can bring death or life;
    those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

22 

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
    and he receives favor from the Lord.

23 

The poor plead for mercy;
    the rich answer with insults.

24 

There are “friends” who destroy each other,
    but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.