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Send us Fan Mail Watch That Scale 1 The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales,      but he delights in accurate weights. 2  Pride leads to disgrace,      but with humility comes wisdom. Verse 1 Our actions, like our words, are important to God. At work, we should not cheat other people. We must be fair. In a shop, a kilo or pound weight should be accurate. If we use false measurements, we lie t...

Send us Fan Mail Watch That Tongue 31  The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,      but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. 32  The lips of the godly speak helpful words,      but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. Verses 31-32 Verse 32 encourages us. Many people worry that they will say the wrong thing. A good man always says the right thing. If we trust in God, then Go...

Send us Fan Mail Destroy the Wicked 29  The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,      but it destroys the wicked. 30  The godly will never be disturbed,      but the wicked will be removed from the land. Verse 29 Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.’ (John 14:6) Our lives are like journeys. We must live God’s way. God will take us to the place where we belong....

Send us Fan Mail Years of Life and Nothing 27  Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,      but the years of the wicked are cut short. 28  The hopes of the godly result in happiness,      but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. Verses 27-28 The good man respects God. He will have a long life. He will be happy. The evil man refuses God’s wisdom. The evil man will die soon. His plans will...

Send us Fan Mail Thunder and Vinegar 25  When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,      but the godly have a lasting foundation. 26  Lazy people irritate their employers,      like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes. Verse 25 A storm will sweep away wicked people because they have no firm security. But God will keep safe the person who trusts in him. See Matthew 7:24-27. Ve...

Send us Fan Mail Looking Forward 23  Doing wrong is fun for a fool,      but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. 24  The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;      the hopes of the godly will be granted. Verse 23 In this verse, Solomon asks us what we love. A wise person loves wisdom. We might think that wisdom is good. This is not enough. We might think that wisdom is powerful. Many p...

Send us Fan Mail Godly and Foolish Money 21  The words of the godly encourage many,      but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. 22  The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,      and he adds no sorrow with it. Verse 21 The words of a good person are valuable to other people. This may be like a mother, whose own food feeds her baby. In some countries, a mother will take food fro...

Send us Fan Mail Say Less 19  Too much talk leads to sin.      Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. 20  The words of the godly are like sterling silver;      the heart of a fool is worthless Verse 19 Solomon is not saying that we should not speak. However, some people speak too much. If we want to help people, then we should listen to them. We should try to understand their problems. Then, maybe,...

Send us Fan Mail Life and Hatred 17  People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,      but those who ignore correction will go astray. 18  Hiding hatred makes you a liar;      slandering others makes you a fool. Verse 17 A wise person accepts correction. He wants advice. Other people will benefit from this. They will copy the wise man’s actions. The wise person leads other people. He s...

Send us Fan Mail Wealth of the Poor 15  The wealth of the rich is their fortress;      the poverty of the poor is their destruction. 16  The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,      but evil people squander their money on sin. Verse 15 This is true, but it is not good. A rich man can use his money to protect himself. A poor person cannot do this. When there is danger, the poor man suffers f...

Send us Fan Mail Lips of a Fool 13  Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,      but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. 14  Wise people treasure knowledge,      but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. Verses 13-14 A wise person studies. He wants to learn more knowledge. A person who refuses God’s wisdom is a fool. A fool hates God. God will punish him for his e...

Send us Fan Mail Fountains and Quarrels  11  The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;      the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 12  Hatred stirs up quarrels,      but love makes up for all offenses. Verse 11 When a good man speaks, we should listen. His words bring life to us. They are like water that pours from a fountain. His words, like the water, are plentiful and good...

Send us Fan Mail Wisdoms Integrity 9  People with integrity walk safely,      but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. 10  People who wink at wrong cause trouble,      but a bold reproof promotes peace. Verse 9 Life is like a journey. If we follow God’s commands, then we choose the right way to live. God will protect us. If we refuse God’s wisdom, then we are in danger. This is like a t...

Send us Fan Mail Wise Memory 7  We have happy memories of the godly,      but the name of a wicked person rots away. 8  The wise are glad to be instructed,      but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Verse 7 Good things happen when we are with good people. Evil things happen when we are with evil people. We do not even need to meet them. When we remember them, this is enough. A memory about...

Send us Fan Mail Wisdoms Worker 5  A wise youth harvests in the summer,      but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace. 6  The godly are showered with blessings;      the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. Verses 5 A wise person is not lazy. He is not afraid to work hard. He does not steal to make himself rich. He does not expect other people to give money to him. A wise man lea...

Send us Fan Mail Wise Eating 3  The Lord will not let the godly go hungry,      but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. 4  Lazy people are soon poor;      hard workers get rich. Verse 3 A good person is someone who trusts God. A good person always tries to respect God. This person may make many mistakes, but he loves God. God looks after the good person. An evil person loves cruelty....

Send us Fan Mail Wise Child A wise child[a] brings joy to a father;      a foolish child brings grief to a mother. 2  Tainted wealth has no lasting value,      but right living can save your life. Verse 1 Several words in this verse contrast with other words. ‘Wise’ contrasts with ‘foolish’. ‘Father’ contrasts with ‘mother’. ‘Joy’ contrasts with ‘pain.’ It does not matter whether you are young or...

Send us Fan Mail The sad story of Solomon and his son The Book of Proverbs hides a sad story. Solomon was a wise king for most of his life. When he became old, Solomon forgot his wisdom. He had many wives. His wives tempted him to serve false gods. He did not remember God, who gave wisdom to him. He served false gods. The real God was angry with Solomon (1 Kings 11:1-10). Solomon wrote Proverbs 1:...

Send us Fan Mail Literally Bruh  OMG, listen up, peeps! Lemme lay down some truth bombs from Solomon, ya know? So, like, when you're a wise son, your dad is like the happiest dude in the world! He's all like, "YAAAS, my kid rocks!" But if you're a dumb  son, doin too much, brace yourself, cuz your mom is gonna be shook . She's gonna be all like, "Ugh, why did I e...

Send us Fan Mail She'll Chew You Up 17  “Stolen water is refreshing;      food eaten in secret tastes the best!” 18  But little do they know that the dead are there.      Her guests are in the depths of the grave. Verse 17 The Foolish Woman also offers a meal to her guests. However, her meal does not belong to her. She stole the water. She must eat in secret. ‘Water’ reminds us of Proverbs 5:...

Send us Fan Mail Maneater 15  She calls out to men going by      who are minding their own business. 16  “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.      To those who lack good judgment, she says, Verse 15 The people walk straight ahead. Solomon compares life to a journey. We should walk straight ahead. See Proverbs 4:25-26. We must not allow evil things to attract us. The Foolish Woman calls to peop...

Send us Fan Mail The Foolish Woman 13  The woman named Folly is brash.      She is ignorant and doesn’t know it. 14  She sits in her doorway      on the heights overlooking the city. Verse 13 The second woman is called ‘The Foolish Woman’. People who accept her invitation are foolish. This is why she has this name. Wisdom, the woman, says that knowledge is valuable (Proverbs 8:10). The Foolish Wom...

Send us Fan Mail Wisdom Benefits 11  Wisdom will multiply your days      and add years to your life. 12  If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.      If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. Verse 11 Wisdom, like a woman, cares for us. She is like a mother. If a child does not listen to his mother, then he is in danger. If a child learns from his mother, her instructions wil...

Send us Fan Mail Wise Righteousness 9  Instruct the wise,      and they will be even wiser.  Teach the righteous,      and they will learn even more. 10  Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.      Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Verse 9 A Christian should always want to learn. The verse speaks about a ‘wise man’ and a ‘good man’. A Christian should want to be both ‘wise...

Send us Fan Mail Don't Bother 7  Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return.      Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt. 8  So don’t bother correcting mockers;      they will only hate you. Verse 7 Some people will never listen to you. They refuse to follow advice. They refuse all correction. Verse 8 Perhaps, you think that you are wise. Here is a test for you. A wise man...