Send us a text God’s Measure 1 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases. 2 People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. 3 The Lord is more ...
Send us a text Silver Foxes 29 The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. 30 Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart. Verse 29 We respe...
Send us a text Light and Love 27 The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. 28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. Verse 27 God even knows...
Send us a text Traps and Threshers 25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. 26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat, then runs his threshing wheel over them. Verse 25 Judg...
Send us a text Lilly Anderson 22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. 23 The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. 24 The Lord directs our steps,...
Send us a text Gossip and Insults 19 A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers. 20 If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness. 21 An inheritance obta...
Send us a text Rocky Bread 16 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt. Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners. 17 Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth. 18 Plans succeed through...
Send us a text Bed Without Supper 13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat! 14 The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,” then brags about getting a ...
Send us a text Ears and Eyes 11 Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. 12 Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the Lord. Verse 11 A good child behaves...
Send us a Text Message. I Am Free 9 Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin”? 10 False weights and unequal measures— the Lord detests double standards of every kind. Verse 9 We cannot say this. Onl...
Send us a Text Message. Godly Walks and Sits 7 The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. 8 When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence, distinguishing the bad from the good. Verse...
Send us a Text Message. Understanding Friends 5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out. 6 Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? ...
Send us a Text Message. Lazy Fights 3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. 4 Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest. Verse 3 A wise man tries not to argue....
Send us a Text Message. Drunk Lions 1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Verse 1 A drunk...
Send us a Text Message. Corrupt Mocker 28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. 29 Punishment is made for mockers, and the backs of fools are made to be beaten. Verse 28 The fi...
Send us a Text Message. Listen or Mock 25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser. 26 Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother are...
Send us a Text Message. Lords Protection 23 Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm. 24 Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. Verse 23 We must respect Go...
Send us a Text Message. Proper Planning 20 Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. 21 You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. 22 Loyalty makes a person attr...
Send us a Text Message. Gimme a Switch 17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you! 18 Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives. 19 Hot-tempered people ...
Send us a Text Message. Lazy Wives 14 Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. 15 Lazy people sleep soundly, but idleness leaves them hungry. 16 Keep t...
Send us a Text Message. Lions Faucet 12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass. 13 A foolish child is a calamity to a father; a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping. Ver...
Send us a Text Message. Yachts Rock Anger 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will be destroyed. 10 It isn’t right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule over princes! 11 Sensible people control ...
Send us a Text Message. Love is Wisdom 7 The relatives of the poor despise them; how much more will their friends avoid them! Though the poor plead with them, their friends are gone. 8 To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; p...
Send us a Text Message. Punished or Favored 4 Wealth makes many “friends”; poverty drives them all away. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape. 6 Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the frien...