Send us a Text Message. Not Judge Judy 17 The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins. 18 Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents. Verse 17 A judge mu...
Send us a Text Message. Smart Ears 15 Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. 16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! Verse 15 This verse is a …
Send us a Text Message. Sick Body or Spirit 13 Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. 14 The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? Verse 13 …
Send us a Text Message. Destroy The Walls 11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. 12 Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. In Verse 11. …
Send us a Text Message. Don’t Be Lazy 9 A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. 10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. Verse 9 …
Send us a Text Message. Zip it Up 7 The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. 8 Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. Going Back to Verse 6 and now …
Send us a Text Message. God Ain’t Wapner 5 It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. 6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. Verse 5 We …
Send us a Text Message. Wet Talking 3 Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt. 4 Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. Verse 3 Often, an evil person …
Send us a Text Message. Fools Say Too Much 1 Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. 2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Verse 1 Look …
Send us a Text Message. Fools Be Talkin 27 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. 28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent....
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …