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Proverbs 8:30-33

30 Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day,    rejoicing always in his presence, 31 rejoicing in his whole world    and delighting in mankind. 32 “Now then, my children, listen to me;    blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;    do … Continue reading Proverbs 8:30-33 →

Pen Chapter 8, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 8, 2019 1 Minute

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 →

Pen Chapter 21, Uncategorized Leave a comment January 21, 2019 1 Minute

Proverbs 5:13-14

13 “I would not obey my teachers    or turn my ear to my instructors. 14 And I was soon in serious trouble    in the assembly of God’s people.”    The path of growth is not easy, as any good teacher will admit, but it is worth the effort. A good teacher does not establish rules … Continue reading Proverbs 5:13-14 →

Pen Chapter 5, Uncategorized Leave a comment January 5, 2019 1 Minute

Proverbs 5:11-12

[8 Keep to a path far from [the adulterous woman],    do not go near the door of her house, 9 lest you lose your honor to others    and your dignity to one who is cruel, 10 lest strangers feast on your wealth    and your toil enrich the house of another.] 11 At the end of … Continue reading Proverbs 5:11-12 →

Pen Chapter 5, Uncategorized Leave a comment December 5, 2018 1 Minute

Proverbs 1:15-16

15 my son, do not go along with them,    do not set foot on their paths; 16 for their feet rush into evil,    they are swift to shed blood.    The wise father not only teaches his son which paths are worth pursuing, he also warns him of those which ought to be avoided. How … Continue reading Proverbs 1:15-16 →

Pen Chapter 1, Uncategorized Leave a comment December 1, 2018 1 Minute

Proverbs 9:11

11 For through wisdom your days will be many,    and years will be added to your life.    It is through wisdom that self-destructive habits are overcome, temptation is avoided, and virtue conquers vice. How often do you factor your future self into your present decisions? The fool, living only in the moment, has no … Continue reading Proverbs 9:11 →

Pen Chapter 9, Uncategorized Leave a comment November 9, 2018 1 Minute

Proverbs 1:13-14

[10 My son, if sinful men entice you,    do not give in to them. 11 If they say…] 13 we will get all sorts of valuable things    and fill our houses with plunder; 14 cast lots with us;    we will all share the loot”—    The enticement of sinful men follows the same pattern as … Continue reading Proverbs 1:13-14 →

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