Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
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
evidence of wisdom
20241110 evidence of wisdom Proverbs 10:1-32 (JDV). Proverbs 10:1 Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves to his mother.Proverbs 10:2 Wicked treasures do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.Proverbs 10:3 … Continue reading
choose the wise life
20241109 choose the wise life Proverbs 9:1-18 (JDV). Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.Proverbs 9:2 She has slaughtered what needed to be slaughtered; she has mixed her wine; she has also set … Continue reading
falling for innovation
20241108 falling for innovation Proverbs 8:1-36 (JDV). Proverbs 8:1 Doesn’t wisdom call out? Doesn’t understanding give her voice?Proverbs 8:2 At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she is standing.Proverbs 8:3 Beside the gates leading into the city, at … Continue reading
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