Proverbs 12

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Prudent Reckless Loves discipline Hates correction Loves Knowledge Wicked advice Honesty plans Cruel Cares for the needs of those in their care: e.g. their family, their employees, their community They seem to know all Listens to advice Words are like sword Their words bring healing Proclaims folly

Proverbs 11

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The righteous is delivered from trouble and it comes to the wicked. Reminds me of the book of Isaiah when God says, I will give men in exchange for your life. By blessing the righteous, the city is exalted. Don’t despise anyone, hold your peace There is one who withholds MORE than it is right; […]

Proverbs 10

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The diligent hand makes rich Gathering harvest in summer is wise The mouth of the righteous is a well f life The tongue of the righteous is choice silver The lips of the righteous feed many. It feeds with life & hope The blessing of the Lord makes rich and adds no sorrow.

Proverbs 9

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God’s wisdom is encompassing, whatever subject or situation of life. In life the wisdom one needs can be found in God. House: Shelter Seven Pillars: Protection Slaughtered meat: career Mixed wine: Pleasure & health Furnished table: sustenance  Wisdom is available to all  Do not Correct a scoffer lets he hates you Rebuke a wicked man […]

Proverbs 8

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Wisdom is better than choice gold. Understand prudence Wisdom loves those who love wisdom those who seek wisdom finds wisdom To keep the way of wisdom brings blessings Blessed is the man who watches daily for wisdom. The person who finds wisdom obtains favour from the Lord

Proverbs 7

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Be familiar with wisdom and be close to understanding Do not toy with temptation. Do not entertain it. Flee from it. Flee all appearances of evil. Do not listen to its flattery or justification to sin or its attempts to say no one will know, no one will get hurt or enjoy yourself you only live once, […]

Proverbs 6

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This proverbs to me is like an investment and pension strategy. The ant gathers food in summer so has to have provision in the winter.  Human life is the cycle of the seasons; summer is a time of youth & winter time is a time of old age. One should plan and invest wisely in […]

Proverb 5

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O that mankind would listen and take heed to this proverb. There might be better family life in the world. O how true. I have heard it commanded and preached “thou shall not commit adultery”. This explains why and it is so terrible. The repercussion of adultery: Lost of respect and honour Lost of wealth […]

Proverbs 4

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Life & health to their flesh How can one get life& health? One can obtain life and health by Keeping wisdom and understanding in one’s eyes Keeping wisdom and understanding in one’s heart Take firm hold of instruction What should I do with Wisdom? Exalt her and she will promote you Embrace her and she […]

Proverb 3

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The proceeds of Proverbs are happiness, health, strength, long life, honour, riches, pleasantries, peace, life, preservation.  My action point on this chapter is bind grace, mercy & truth round my neck as I would a cherished memento