Proverbs 22

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Make no friends with an angry man or walk with a furious person so that you yourself don’t become angry and furious Don’t be a surety for another’s debt Don’t remove the ancient land marks Excel in your work

Proverbs 21

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The Lord weighs the heart. The Lord looks at the motive not just the action. The plans of the diligent leads surely to plenty Wandering from the way of understanding leads to death There is no wisdom apart from God. So anything that appears to be wise counsel but it’s a contradiction to the wisdom […]

Proverbs 20

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Avoiding a fight is a mark of honour People are known by the way they act Wise words are more valuable than gold and rubies Plans succeed with good counsel Don’t hang around a gossip An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end. Hence the reason for trust funds

Proverbs 19

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Passion alone can’t cut it, one needs knowledge. People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord. To love oneself is to acquire wisdom Sensible people control their temper The Lord’s purpose prevails over any plans we may make Loyalty makes a person attractive

Proverbs 18

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It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent The name of the Lord is a strong fortress, the godly run to Him and are safe Listen first before speaking Intelligent people are always ready to learn. An offended friend is hard to win back The tongue can bring life […]

Proverbs 17

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The Lord test the heart The lips of a ruler should not lie Better to meet a bear robbed of her clubs than a fool bent on folly. (A bear can destroy the flesh but a fool destroys the spirit and causes a wondering away from wisdom).  Don’t start a quarrel, drop the matter Whoever […]

Proverbs 16

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We can make plans but God gives the right answer. Commit your plans to God and you will succeed. Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life When we please the Lord, He makes our enemies to be at peace with us Pleasant words are persuasive Kind words are […]

Proverbs 15

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A gentle answer deflects anger A wise tongue is appealing Gentle words are a tree of life A wise person is hungry for knowledge A hot-tempered person starts fights Plans go wrong for lack of advice The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking GENTLE

Proverbs 14

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A wise woman builds her home but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Do not belittle other people Stay away from fools and short tempered people because they do foolish things  Work brings profits but mere talk leads to poverty.

Proverbs 13

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From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things. The light of the righteous shines brightly.  Where there is strife there is pride Watch your friends are they wise or foolish?