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Post by MammaMel on Aug 28, 2020 5:45:24 GMT -6
Pro 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Pro 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Pro 29:3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Pro 29:4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
Pro 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Pro 29:6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
Pro 29:7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Pro 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
Pro 29:9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Pro 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
Pro 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Pro 29:12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Pro 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Pro 29:14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Pro 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Pro 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Pro 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Pro 29:19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
Pro 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Pro 29:21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
Pro 29:22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
Pro 29:23 One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Pro 29:24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
Pro 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
Pro 29:26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
Pro 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Post by MammaMel on Aug 29, 2020 7:49:50 GMT -6
Pro 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Pro 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Pro 29:3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Pro 29:4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
Pro 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Pro 29:6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
Pro 29:7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Pro 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
Pro 29:9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Pro 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
Pro 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Pro 29:12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Pro 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Pro 29:14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Pro 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Pro 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Pro 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Pro 29:19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
Pro 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Pro 29:21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
Pro 29:22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
Pro 29:23 One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Pro 29:24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
Pro 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
Pro 29:26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
Pro 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Post by MammaMel on Aug 30, 2020 5:47:16 GMT -6
The Words of Agur
Pro 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.
Pro 30:2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.
Pro 30:3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
Pro 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up 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? Surely you know!
Pro 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Pro 30:6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
Pro 30:7 Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die:
Pro 30:8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,
Pro 30:9 lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
Pro 30:10 Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
Pro 30:11 There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
Pro 30:12 There are those who are clean in their own eyes but are not washed of their filth.
Pro 30:13 There are those—how lofty are their eyes, how high their eyelids lift!
Pro 30:14 There are those whose teeth are swords, whose fangs are knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, the needy from among mankind.
Pro 30:15 The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”:
Pro 30:16 Sheol, the barren womb, the land never satisfied with water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.”
Pro 30:17 The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.
Pro 30:18 Three things are too wonderful for me; four I do not understand:
Pro 30:19 the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a virgin.
Pro 30:20 This is the way of an adulteress: she eats and wipes her mouth and says, “I have done no wrong.”
Pro 30:21 Under three things the earth trembles; under four it cannot bear up:
Pro 30:22 a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;
Pro 30:23 an unloved woman when she gets a husband, and a maidservant when she displaces her mistress.
Pro 30:24 Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
Pro 30:25 the ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer;
Pro 30:26 the rock badgers are a people not mighty, yet they make their homes in the cliffs;
Pro 30:27 the locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank;
Pro 30:28 the lizard you can take in your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.
Pro 30:29 Three things are stately in their tread; four are stately in their stride:
Pro 30:30 the lion, which is mightiest among beasts and does not turn back before any;
Pro 30:31 the strutting rooster, the he-goat, and a king whose army is with him.
Pro 30:32 If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth.
Pro 30:33 For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife.
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Post by MammaMel on Aug 31, 2020 6:02:30 GMT -6
The Words of King Lemuel
Pro 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:
Pro 31:2 What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows?
Pro 31:3 Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.
Pro 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink,
Pro 31:5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
Pro 31:6 Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;
Pro 31:7 let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
Pro 31:8 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Pro 31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
Pro 31:10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
Pro 31:11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
Pro 31:12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
Pro 31:13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.
Pro 31:14 She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar.
Pro 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.
Pro 31:16 She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
Pro 31:17 She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.
Pro 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.
Pro 31:19 She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
Pro 31:20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
Pro 31:21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
Pro 31:22 She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Pro 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.
Pro 31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant.
Pro 31:25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
Pro 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Pro 31:27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Pro 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
Pro 31:29 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”
Pro 31:30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Pro 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.
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