Monthly Archives: November 2024
something to be proud of
20241120 something to be proud of Proverbs 20:1-30 (JDV). Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker; beer is a brawler; whoever goes astray because of them is not wise.Proverbs 20:2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; … Continue reading
heart rage
20241119 heart rage Proverbs 19:1-29 (JDV). Proverbs 19:1 Better a poor person who walks with integrity than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.Proverbs 19:2 Also a throat’s hunger is not good without knowledge, and the one who … Continue reading
deep waters
20241118 deep waters Proverbs 18:1-24 (JDV). Proverbs 18:1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.Proverbs 18:3 When a … Continue reading
too many lawyers
20241117 too many lawyers Proverbs 17:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with strife.Proverbs 17:2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.Proverbs 17:3 … Continue reading
a problem, not a plus
20241116 a problem, not a plus Proverbs 16:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 16:1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahveh.Proverbs 16:2 All a person’s roads seem right to him, but Yahveh examines … Continue reading
The LORD’s sovereign presence
20241115 The LORD’s sovereign presence Proverbs 15:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 15:1 A tender answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge sound good, but the mouth of fools blurts out … Continue reading
a well inside
20241114 a well inside Proverbs 14:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.Proverbs 14:2 Whoever lives with integrity fears Yahveh, but the one who is devious in … Continue reading
further training in stupidity
20241113 further training in stupidity Proverbs 13:1-25 (JDV). Proverbs 13:1 A son gets wise from his father’s correction, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.Proverbs 13:2 From the fruit of his mouth, a person will enjoy good things, but treacherous … Continue reading
save the comeback
20241112 save the comeback Proverbs 12:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.Proverbs 12:2 One who is good obtains favor from Yahveh, but he condemns a person who schemes.Proverbs 12:3 No one … Continue reading
in the long run
20241111 in the long run Proverbs 11:1-31 (JDV). Proverbs 11:1 Fraudulent scales are detestable to Yahveh, but an accurate weight is his delight.Proverbs 11:2 When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright … Continue reading