Send us a Text Message. Wicked Lies 5 The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace. 6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin. Verse 5 A good man hates lies, but an evil man love...
Send us a Text Message. Bite Your Tongue 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. Verse 3 Ou...
Send us a Text Message. Love the Whip 1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a] a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. Ver...
Send us a Text Message. Lazy Hunters Don’t Eat 27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find. 28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death. Ve...
Send us a Text Message. Don’t Worry Be Godly 25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. 26 The godly give good advice to their friends;[a] the wicked lead them astray. Verse 25 This verse expresses...
Send us a Text Message. Humble Wisdom 23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. 24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. Verse 23 A wise man is still wise, e...
Send us a Text Message. Lord Loves Godly 21 No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. Verse 21 God protects good people...
Send us a Text Message. Time for Wisdom 19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. 20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! Verse 19 The truth does not...
Send us a Text Message. Witness Wisdom 17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. 18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Verse 17 If you want to know the truth, th...
Send us a Text Message. A Fool's a Fool 15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. 16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Verse 15 Some people always think that the...
Traps and Rewards 13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. 14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Verse 13 An evil man’s words are like a hunter’s trap. He is ...
Work Hard for your Money 11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. 12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. Verse 11 A far...
Pride Unwise 9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food. 10 The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel. Verse 9 This is a puzzle. A famous person can be ...
Godly and Sensible 7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. 8 A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised. Verse 7 This reminds us of verse 3. An evil man is never strong. ...
Plan Wisely 5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. 6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. Verse 5 A good man does not plot evil plans...
Stable Crown 3 Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. 4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. Verse 3 This verse is not about the strength of...
Disciplined Wisdom 1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 2 The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. Verse 1 We can benefit when someone shows our mis...
Growth in Wisdom 30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.[a] 31 If the righteous are rewarded here on earth, what will happen to wicked sinners? Verse 30 We can bring God’s life to other p...
Fools and Trouble 27 If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you! 28 Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring. 29 Those who bring trouble ...
Prosper or Cursed 25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. 26 People curse those who hoard their grain, but they bless the one who sells in time of need. Verse 25 There are many gen...
Rewards and Loss 23 The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment. 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. Verse 23 A good man wants good things, and he will ...
Oinky Jewelry 21 Evil people will surely be punished, but the children of the godly will go free. 22 A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout. God wants us to live good lives, but we are all...
Death and Life 19 Godly people find life; evil people find death. 20 The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. Verse 19 Nobody is ‘really good’, except God (Luke 18:19). Nobody dese...
Cruel to be Kind 17 Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. 18 Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. Many people ask about the benefits that a Christian receives...