Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+014   Proverbs 14 (ESV) 17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated…   29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. 30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.   REFLECTION: Some people are […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+013   Proverbs 13 (ESV) 4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied… 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it… 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+012   Proverbs 12 (ESV) 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. 3 No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. 4 An excellent wife is the crown of her […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+011   Proverbs 11 (ESV) 1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4 Riches do not profit in […]

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+010   Proverbs 10 (ESV) 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. 2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the […]