13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful; 14 those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among mankind. Here we have the two remaining traits of wretchedness, continued from verses eleven (ingratitude and … Continue reading Proverbs 30:13-14
Month: November 2018
Proverbs 29:12-13
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. 13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. If wickedness is a contagion, lies are its first symptom. Small deceptions grow into treachery, flattery leads to betrayal. There is much more … Continue reading Proverbs 29:12-13
Proverbs 28:11-12
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. The greatest danger of wealth is the temptation of pride. Success in one area … Continue reading Proverbs 28:11-12
Proverbs 27:9-11
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. 10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away. 11 Be … Continue reading Proverbs 27:9-11
Proverbs 26:11-12
11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. 12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. The fool may be sorry for the consequences, but he is not sorry for his behavior. He never truly repents, … Continue reading Proverbs 26:11-12
Proverbs 25:11-12
11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. 12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. A ruling rightly given is not only pleasing to those who receive it, it is also of … Continue reading Proverbs 25:11-12
Proverbs 24:10-12
10 If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! 11 Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know … Continue reading Proverbs 24:10-12
