Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
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
countless victims
20241107 countless victims Proverbs 7:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 7:1 My son, keep my words and treasure my commands.Proverbs 7:2 Keep my commands and live and guard my instruction as you would the pupil of your eye.Proverbs 7:3 Tie them to your … Continue reading
trapped
20241106 trapped Proverbs 6:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 6:1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor or entered into an agreement with a stranger,Proverbs 6:2 you have been trapped by the words of your mouth trapped by the … Continue reading
Devotions 