An Illustrated Warning
Proverbs 30:18–19: There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Yes, four which I do not understand: The way of an eagle in the air, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the midst of the sea, And the way of …
Never Enough
Proverbs 30:15–16: There are three things that are never satisfied, Four never say, “Enough!”: The grave, The barren womb, The earth that is not satisfied with water— And the fire never says, “Enough!”
Purity Over Piety
Proverbs 30:12: There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, yet is not washed from its filthiness.
Just Two Things
Proverbs 30:7–9: Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die): Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest …
Make Me Like You
Proverbs 30:5–6: Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
Who Is This?
Proverbs 30:4: Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, If you know?
Upright vs. Unjust
Proverbs 29:27: An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Trusting Jesus
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
Blessed Humility
Proverbs 29:23: A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.
Think Before You Speak
Proverbs 29:20: Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.