13 Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing. 14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15 calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way, 16 “Let all who are simple come to my house!” … Continue reading Proverbs 9:13-18
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Proverbs 4:26-27
[23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.] 26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. 27 Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Practically speaking, what does it look like … Continue reading Proverbs 4:26-27
Proverbs 21:16-17
16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead. 17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. A detour from prudence may promise opportunity, but the odds are on the side of regret. We tend to overestimate … Continue reading Proverbs 21:16-17
Proverbs 16:17-19
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. The upright avoid short term distractions on their way … Continue reading Proverbs 16:17-19
