The Strength of Wisdom
The Strength of Wisdom Proverbs 8:12–14 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have …
True Riches
True Riches Proverbs 8:10–11 Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. Insight When you and I come to the place, as Job did, where we get our …
Excellent Things
Excellent Things Proverbs 8:6–9 Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, And from the opening of my lips will come right things; For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse is …
Listen Up
Listen Up Proverbs 8:1–5 Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet. She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the …
The Strong Became Weak
The Strong Became Weak Proverbs 7:24–26 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, do not stray into her paths; For she has cast down many wounded, and all who were slain by …
His Treasure Chest
His Treasure Chest Proverbs 7:1–3 My son, keep my words, and treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Insight For the third time, Solomon calls …
Severe Consequences
Severe Consequences Proverbs 6:32–35 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. Wounds and dishonor he will get, and his reproach will not be wiped away. For jealousy is a husband’s fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. …
Cut Ties
Cut Ties Proverbs 6:23–25 For the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, to keep you from the evil woman, from the flattering tongue of a seductress. Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, nor let her allure …
Make Me All Yours Again
Make Me All Yours Again Proverbs 6:20–22 My son, keep your father’s command, and do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you …
You Must Hate Some Things
You Must Hate Some Things Proverbs 6:16–19 These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks …