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...
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, but we cannot cont...
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 please God....
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 t...
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 When we pray, we should...
Send us a Text Message. God Knows All 1 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Verse 1 We should ask God to help us to spea...
Send us a Text Message. Wise With Honor 31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in underst...
Send us a Text Message. God Hears 29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. 30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. Verse 29 ‘God is not deaf or weak. ...
Send us a Text Message. Bribes are Wicked 27 Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. 28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil...
Send us a Text Message. Proud and Evil 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows. 26 The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. Verse 25 Everything that God does is...
Send us a Text Message. I Shoulda Said That 23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. Verse 23 An...