Jonathan Crosby | February 23, 2010
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26 NIV
Excellent speech, appropriate answers, and words of truth are wonderful things. Good men perceive and respect such wise use of language. They will love the man who answers matters well with sound lips. Here is a goal for prudent men – excellent speech.
The [...]
aDailyProverb | November 6, 2009
6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler,
Proverbs 7 NIV w/ Proverbs 6 NIV
Are you a self-starter? Do you have a great enough sense of responsibility to know what you ought to do and to do it? Solomon continues his condemnation of [...]
Jonathan Crosby | November 4, 2009
I have shown you the way that makes sense;
I have guided you along the right path.
Proverbs 4:11 CEV
Fathers! Mothers! Consider this noble claim by the wisest parent! Read it again. Will you be able to say these words at the end of your life? Can you say them today? Will God and your children agree [...]
Jonathan Crosby | October 25, 2009
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:2 NKJV
God has infinite wisdom of all things. He gloriously acts without revealing His purpose, seeking counsel, or exposing matters to public scrutiny. Kings are much different. Since they understand very little in comparison, they [...]
Jonathan Crosby | September 25, 2009
Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.
Proverbs 25:15 CEV
Wisdom includes ability to persuade those in authority, which is very useful knowledge. The main authorities in life are parents, husbands, employers, government, and pastors. They are moved more by patient reverence than by bold debate. Though your cause might be important [...]
Jonathan Crosby | September 8, 2009
By my power kings govern, and rulers make laws that are fair.
Proverbs 8:15 CEV
Lady Wisdom speaks. She is the first person pronoun here. Solomon is in the middle of a personification of wisdom (8:1-36), and she is teaching that good kings and princes must have her, as the righteous execution of their offices depends upon [...]
aDailyProverb | June 11, 2009
Honesty can keep you safe, but if you can’t be trusted, you trap yourself.
Proverbs 11:6 CEV
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