August 10 Proverbs 10:1-16 (ESV) The Proverbs of Solomon 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. 2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the … More August 10 Proverbs 10:1-16
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9: 10 As we read Proverbs 9 in our Bible reading plan, here are insights from Randy Alcorn, of Eternal Perspective Ministries: In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, volume I of The Chronicles … More We all must fear. But if you fear God, you need fear no one and nothing else.
Today we come to Proverbs 8 in our Bible reading plan. David Porter posted this at “Boomer in the Pew”- Proverb’s personification of God’s wisdom, as Lady Wisdom, is at first a little perplexing. Proverbs 8:4-5 –“To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. O simple ones, learn … More Perplexing Personification
August 8 Proverbs 8 (ESV) The Blessings of Wisdom 8:1 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O men, I call, … More August 8 Proverbs 8
Proverbs 7 (our reading plan for today) contains some strong words of warning for those who think they somehow are the exception to the rules of wisdom- verse 7: I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense, verse 23: as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it … More Words of warning
August 7 Proverbs 7 (ESV) Warning Against the Adulteress 7:1 My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; 2 keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; 3 bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” … More August 7 Proverbs 7
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and … More Forsake not your mother’s teaching
August 6 Proverbs 6 (ESV) Practical Warnings 6:1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2 if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth, 3 then do this, my son, and save yourself, for you have come into … More August 6 Proverbs 6
For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his paths. Proverbs 5:21 (in our read-through-the-Bible plan today) The Bible often refers to our life as “a path.” As you ponder your path today, consider these verses below. Ask God to show you and keep you on the path … More Ponder your path today
August 5 Proverbs 5 (ESV) Warning Against Adultery 5:1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, 2 that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge. 3 For the lips of a forbidden [1] woman drip honey, and her speech [2] is smoother than oil, 4 but in the end she is bitter … More August 5 Proverbs 5
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