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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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...
Send us a Text Message. Plan Wisely 9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. 10 The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly. Verse 9 We all make plans for the future, …
Send us a Text Message. Please God 7 When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. 8 Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. Verse 7 Our lives should …
Send us a Text Message. Avoid Evil 5 The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. 6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil. Verse 5 A proud person refuses …
Send us a Text Message. Commit to God 3 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. 4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. Verse 3 …