Proverbs 1:
[2] To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
[3] To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
[4] To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
[5] A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
[6] To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
[7] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 3:
[13] Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
[14] For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
[15] She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

Proverbs 20:
3] It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 30
[24] There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
[25] The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
[26] The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
[27] The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
[28] The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.

ah, proverbs! i don't think it is a coincidence that there are 31 proverbs--enough to read one daily (with a few left over some months!)

regarding your "experiment": Proverbs Chapter 24:3-4: "Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding is it established; and by knowledge shall all the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

ah, proverbs! i don't think it is a coincidence that there are 31 proverbs--enough to read one daily (with a few left over some months!)

regarding your "experiment": Proverbs Chapter 24:3-4: "Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding is it established; and by knowledge shall all the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

I can only agree, MzJoice! :bowdown:

Isa.55

[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Well, let the church say amen!

II Corinthians, Chapter4:1 "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;"

(and again) II Cornthians, Chapter 4:13 "We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;"

No, Sister, I bow to you! :awe:

ah, proverbs! i don't think it is a coincidence that there are 31 proverbs--enough to read one daily (with a few left over some months!)



Sho nuff!

I'll start with the 4th chapter. Today is the 4th.

Proverbs 4:
[14] Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
[15] Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
[16] For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
[17] For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
[18] But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
[19] The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Sho nuff!

I'll start with the 4th chapter. Today is the 4th.




Sounds good to me!

Proverbs, chapter 4:

{5} Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
{6} Forsake her not, and she shall perserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
{7} Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding.
{8} Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
{9} She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

(yet again)

Proverbs, Chapter 4:

{24} Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
{25} Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
{26} Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
{27} Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

Sounds good to me!

Proverbs, chapter 4:

{5} Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
{6} Forsake her not, and she shall perserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
{7} Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding.
{8} Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
{9} She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

(yet again)

Proverbs, Chapter 4:

{24} Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
{25} Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
{26} Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
{27} Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

4:7 is one of my favorites!


But, excuse me while I digress to Psalms for a minute...

My mother's and grandmother's daily mantra:
Pss.121

[1] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
[2] My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
[3] He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
[4] Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
[5] The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
[6] The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
[7] The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
[8] The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Ahhh, the hills!!!!!!

Isaiah 56:12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you in singing, and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands.

Good night, Sis Cherryblossom-good rest to you-see (you tomorrow!)

Day 5, Proverbs, Chapter 5:

{15} Drink waters out of thy own cistern, and running waters out of thy own well.
{16} Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of water in the streets.
{17} Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
{18}Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.

Prov.15

[1] A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
[2] The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
[3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
[4] A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
[5] A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
[6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
[7] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
[8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
[9] The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
[10] Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
[11] Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
[12] A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
[13] A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
[14] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
[15] All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
[16] Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
[17] Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
[18] A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
[19] The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
[20] A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
[21] Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
[22] Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
[23] A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
[24] The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
[25] The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
[26] The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
[27] He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
[28] The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
[29] The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
[30] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
[31] The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
[32] He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
[33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Prov.24

[1] Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
[2] For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
[3] Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
[4] And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
[5] A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
[6] For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
[7] Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
[8] He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
[9] The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
[10] If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
[11] If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
[12] If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
[13] My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
[14] So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
[15] Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
[16] For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
[17] Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
[18] Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
[19] Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
[20] For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
[21] My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
[22] For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
[23] These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
[24] He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
[25] But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
[26] Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
[27] Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
[28] Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
[29] Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
[30] I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
[31] And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
[32] Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
[33] Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
[34] So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

Prov.28

[1] The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
[2] For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
[3] A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
[4] They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
[5] Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
[6] Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
[7] Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
[8] He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
[9] He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
[10] Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
[11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
[12] When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
[13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
[14] Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
[15] As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
[16] The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
[17] A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
[18] Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
[19] He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
[20] A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
[21] To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
[22] He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
[23] He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
[24] Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
[25] He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
[26] He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
[27] He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
[28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Chap. 29

(1) He, that being often reproved hardened his neck, shall be destroyed, and that without remedy.
(2) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beared rule, the people mourn.
(3) Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiced his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
(4) The king by judgement establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthrow it.
(5) A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his own feet.
(6) In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(7) The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
(8) Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
(9) If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
(10) The bloodthristy hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.
(11) A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
(12) If a ruler harken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
(13) The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
(14) The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
(15) The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
(16) When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
(17) Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
(18) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
(19) A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
(20) Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
(21) He that delicately bringeth up his servant froma child shall have him become his son at the length.
(22) An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundth in transgression.
(23) A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
(24) Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayed it not.
(25) The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
(26) Many seek the ruler's favour, but every man's judgement cometh from the Lord.
(27) An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Thank you, Joice!


Like Mickey Ds......."I'm Lovin' it!"

Prov.31

[1] The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
[2] What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
[3] Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
[4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
[5] Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
[6] Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
[7] Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
[8] Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
[9] Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
[10] Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
[11] The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
[12] She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
[13] She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
[14] She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
[15] She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
[16] She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
[17] She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
[18] She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
[19] She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
[20] She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
[21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
[22] She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
[23] Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
[24] She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
[25] Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
[26] She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
[27] She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
[28] Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
[29] Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
[30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
[31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

truely, "she shall be praised!" :awe: