1 A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.
2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
3When the wicked arrive, contempt, shame, and disgrace are sure to follow.
4A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.
5It is wrong for a judge to favor the guilty or condemn the innocent.
6Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.
7The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.
8What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
10The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
11The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety.
12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
13What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!
14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?
15Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
16Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!
17Any story sounds true until someone sets the record straight.
18Casting lots can end arguments and settle disputes between powerful opponents.
19It's harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with iron bars.
20Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the right words on a person's lips bring satisfaction.
21Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.
22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.
23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.
24There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
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Prov 18
I'm sure cas will hit on this one, but I think it still rings true for me:
24There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
As Christian men, as we grow to be like Jesus, we face more and more persecution, and how that affects and has affected our lives puts us in different places for a long time. True brothers and Christian friends need nothing, but give everything. I have been lucky to have a few true friends in my life, and thank God for them.
Father, thank You for another wonderful day walking in Your light. Help me to continue to make You smile, and help me be Your beacon for others. Keep watching over AAB in her accomplishments and allow her to have some perspective on the situation. Let me be the best husband I can be, supportive in many different ways.
In Jesus name,
Amen
crb
guys...we have a game tonight and i am rushing out the door but wanted to let you know i am carrying the blog with me in my hand and will read it as i am walking around...we play the clevelend browns in case anyone wanted to know.
Fellas i read and will post later
in light of all the terrorism, war, etc...i am intrigued by verse 18..."casting lots can end arguments and settle dsputes between powerful opponents"...what do you guys think "casting lots" means? if you were the Pres of USA, how could you use this advice? what would "casting lots" look like?
Prov 18
15Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.
So many counter intuitive wise statments in Proverbs. v15 is one of the many abou the wise that I want to put into pratice.
22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.
Amen!
Lord - I am blessed in so many undeserving ways.
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