Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Some of my Favorite Proverbs

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 13:20 - He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 16:3 - Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9 - We make our plans but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 17:22 - A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 19:2 - It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
Proverbs 21:3 - To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 22:6 - Train children to live the right way and when they are old - they will not depart from it. 
Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:19 - As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.
Proverbs 31:8-9 - Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:17 - She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. (Referring to the Wife of Noble character)
Proverbs 31:20 - she opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. (Referring to the wife of noble character)
Proverbs 31:30 - Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

1 comment:

  1. Hey Tomara! Here are a few of my favorites...

    Proverbs 25:12 - To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

    Proverbs 25:28 - A person without self-control is a like a city with broken down walls.

    Proverbs 27:6 - Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

    Proverbs 21:2 - People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.

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