Send us a Text Message. Bad Kids 25 Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth. 26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest. Verse 25 T...
Send us a Text Message. Bribing Fool 23 The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice. 24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Verse 23 The peopl...
Send us a Text Message. Broken Fools 21 It is painful to be the parent of a fool; there is no joy for the father of a rebel. 22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Verse 21 A fool ...
Send us a Text Message. Quarrelsome and Crooked 19 Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster. 20 The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble. Verse 1...
Send us a Text Message. Loyal Debtor 17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. 18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend. Verse 17 A real friend...
Fairness School Send us a Text Message. 15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— both are detestable to the Lord. 16 It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. Verse 15 Judges s...
Evil Dispute Send us a Text Message. 13 If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house. 14 Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. Verse 13 It is evil to hurt people...
Skunks and Bears Send us a Text Message. 11 Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished. 12 It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to confront a fool caught in foolishness. Verse 11 Thi...
Send us a Text Message. Love That Rebuke 9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. 10 A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a ...
Send us a Text Message. Jive Talkin’ 7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. 8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper! Verse 7 Solomon uses humor here. A foo...
Send us a Text Message. Pop-Pops Pride 5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. 6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents[a] are the pride...
Send us a Text Message. Fiery Gossip 3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. 4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander. Verse 3 The hottest fire cleans gold ...
Send us a Text Message. Crusty Servant 1 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the mas...
Send us a Text Message. Deadheads Touch 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. 32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. 33 We may throw the dic...
Send us a Text Message. Violence and Mischief 29 Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path. 30 With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief. Verse 29 A cruel man...
Send us a Text Message. Scoundrels and Gossips 27 Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze. 28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. Verse 27 This evil man makes ev...
Send us a Text Message. Hunger Drives 25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. 26 It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.26 Verse 25 In our lives, ther...
Send us a Text Message. Honey Sweet 23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. 24 Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Verse 23 Another translation of the se...
Send us a Text Message. Wise Talkin’ 21 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. V...
Send us a Text Message. Joyfully Poor 19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. 20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. Verse 19 A man who i...
Send us a Text Message. Pride Fall 17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Verse 17 Life is like a journey. The hon...
Send us a Text Message. Super Happy King 15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain. 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! Verse 15 The wise servant wan...
Send us a Text Message. Happy King 13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly. 14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. Verse 13 If a servant ...
Send us a Text Message. Watch that Thumb 11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness. 12 A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. Verse 11 Honest attitudes are impo...