The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12//
Lord, help me to foresee danger and to remember to take refuge in You.
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12//
Lord, help me to foresee danger and to remember to take refuge in You.
Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
Proverbs 26:25//
God expects our wisdom to grow. We are expected to know the seven abominations.
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
Proverbs 25:6//
Lord, keep my thoughts and actions humble.
Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.”
Proverbs 24:29//
Revenge is not mine and I should not desire it.
Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.
Proverbs 23:9//
Sometimes it is best to remain silent.
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
Proverbs 22:11//
Lord, make this how I love and communicate.
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5//
Diligent planning is required for success.
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.
Proverbs 20:22//
This can be so hard when someone has wronged me.
Isaiah 43:10
“You are my witnesses, ” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen.”//
The Lord has chosen me to be His witness and to serve Him.
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
Proverbs 19:8//
Lord, please continually grant me great wisdom.