Proverbs 14.8“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.”
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The discipline of discernment
These four proverbs from chapter 14 speak to the discipline of discernment. The contrast is crystal clear: Wise people have…
Words, words, words
I’ve grouped together these verses from chapter 14 because they focus on words and how we talk.
Productive work
I have grouped together these three Proverbs from chapter 14 because they focus on daily practice and work. By way…
Do not spare the rod
Proverbs 13.24“Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.”
Thankful and content
Proverbs 13.22“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the…
Walk with the wise
Proverbs 13.20“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Beware the fellowship of fools
Proverbs 13.20“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Faithful messenger
Proverbs 13.17“A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.”
Good sense
Proverbs 13.15-16“Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. In everything the prudent acts with…
The imperial self
Proverbs 3.5-8“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your…
Don’t believe everything you think
Proverbs 3.5-8“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your…