Proverbs 19:1-29 Tips on the Lazy, Parenting & the Angry

 

Tips on the Lazy, Parenting & the Angry

Proverbs 19:1-29                                  Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

The poor, [who] walk in [their] integrity [are] better than the fool [with deceitful] lips. Also, it’s not good that the soul [is] without knowledge & he [who hurries] with his feet [to do what is sinful.]

The foolishness of man [leads him astray] & his heart frets gainst the [Lord.] [Having] wealth makes many friends; but the poor [are] separated from his neighbor.

A false witness shall not [go] unpunished & he, [who speaks] lies shall not escape. Many will [request] the favor of the prince & every man is a friend to [those who give] him gifts.

All the [relatives] of the poor hate him & how much more, do his friends go far from him? He [calls after] them with words, yet they are [indifferent & stay away from] him.

He, [who gets] wisdom loves his own soul & he, [who] keeps understanding shall find [what is] good. A false witness shall not [go] unpunished & he, [who] lies shall perish.

[Luxury] is not [suitable] for a fool; [it’s] much less [appropriate] for a servant to have [control] over princes. The man [making responsible choices, postpones] his anger & [he is to be praised for overlooking] a transgression.

The king’s [anger is like] the roaring of a lion; but his favor is [like] dew upon the grass. A foolish son is the [ruin] of his father & the [arguments] of a wife are [like] a continual [dripping faucet.]

[A] house & riches are the inheritance [from] fathers & the [wise] wife is from the Lord. [Laziness causes] deep sleep & an idle soul, [doing nothing,] shall suffer hunger.

He, [who] keeps the [commandments, saves] his own soul; but he, [who] despises [God’s] ways, shall die. He, [who has] pity on the poor, lends [for] the Lord &  [what] he has given, [God] will [repay] him again.

[Revelation 22:12-13 And, [watch,] I come quickly; & My reward is with Me, & shall be to give [to] every man according [to] his deeds. I am [the] Alpha & [the] Omega, the Beginning & the End, the First & the Last.]

[Discipline] your son while there is hope & [don’t stop, because of] his crying. A man shall suffer punishment for his great [anger] & if you deliver him [from it,] you [will have] to do it again.

Hear [advice] & receive instruction, [so] that you [may] be wise [the rest of your life.] There are many [plans] in a man’s heart; [still] the [Lord’s advice is what] shall stand.

A [man’s] desire is [the Lord God's] kindness & [being] a poor man is better than [being] a liar. The fear [respect] of the Lord [leads] to life & he, [who] has it, shall [remain] satisfied & he [won’t] be visited with evil.

A [lazy] man hides his hand in his [chest & won’t] bring it to his mouth again. [Strike someone who looks down on others] & the simple [minded] will be [cautious.]

And [correct someone who has] understanding & he will understand knowledge. He, [who] wastes his [father’s] [money] & chases his mother away, causes shame & brings [disgrace.]

My son, [don’t listen to] the instruction that causes [people to be led astray] from the words of knowledge. An ungodly witness [looks down on justice] & the mouth of the wicked devours [what is sinful.] Judgments are prepared for [those who think they are better than others] & [beatings are] for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 18:1-24 About What Different Types of People Say

 

About What Different Types of People Say

Proverbs 18:1-24                                      Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

A man, [who has] separated himself, [because of] desire, seeks & [interferes] with all wisdom. A fool has no delight in understanding, but [thinks] that his heart may [learn it] itself.

When the wicked [come, then disrespect comes] & also [disgrace comes with blame.] The words [from] a man’s mouth are [like] deep waters & the [fountain] of wisdom [is like] a flowing brook.

[James 3:17 First, the wisdom that is from above is pure & then [peaceful, gentle & easy to request] full of mercy & good [results, impartial] & [without saying one thing & doing another, a.k.a. hypocrisy.]

It isn’t good to [show preference to] the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. A fool’s lips enter into [arguments] & his mouth [calls] for [blows.] A fool’s mouth [leads to] his destruction & his lips [entrap] his soul.

The words of a [gossip] are [like] wounds that go down to the innermost parts of [his being.] He, [who] is [lazy] in his work, is also [a] brother to him, [who] is a great waster [of money.]

The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run into it & [are] safe. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city & his own conceit [is like] a high wall. Before destruction, the heart of a man is [arrogant] & before honor is humility.

He [who answers] a matter before he [hears] it, [lacks good judgment & brings] shame to [himself.] The spirit of a man will sustain [him in] his infirmity, but who can bear a [broken] spirit?

The heart of the [cautious] gets knowledge & the ear of the wise [seeks] knowledge. A man’s gift [gets him in their good graces, so they] make room for him & bring him before [important] men.

He, [who] is first in his own cause [seems] just: but his neighbor comes & [questions] him. The [impartial] lot [causes disputes] to [stop] & [keeps apart] the mighty.

A brother offended is harder to be won [over] than a strong city & their [disputes] are like the [gate] bars of a castle. A man’s [stomach] shall be satisfied with the fruit [a.k.a. words] of his mouth & he shall be filled with the [produce] of his lips.

[Both] death & life are [within] the power of the [mouth & those who] love it shall eat the [fruits of it.] [Whoever] finds a wife, finds a good thing & obtains [the] favor of the Lord.

The poor use [emotional requests, begging;] but the rich answer roughly. A man, [who] has friends must show [he’s] friendly & there is a friend, [who stays] closer than a brother.

Proverbs 17:1-28 The Lord God Tests the Hearts of Mankind

 

The Lord God Tests the Hearts of Mankind

Proverbs 17:1-28                                   Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

A dry morsel [of food] [with peace] is better than a house full of [sacrificial meals] with [arguments.] A wise servant shall have [control] over a son, [who causes] shame & shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

The [refining] pot is for silver & the furnace for gold: but the Lord [tests] the hearts. A [person who does wickedly pays attention] to false lips & a liar [listens] to a [destructive mouth.]

[Whoever] mocks the poor [disgraces] his Maker & he [who] is glad [about] calamities shall not [go] unpunished. [Grandchildren] are the crown of old men & are the children of their [father’s] glory.

Excellent speech [isn’t becoming for] a fool & lying lips [are even less becoming for] a prince. A gift is [like] a precious [jewel sparkles] in the eyes of [the person who has] it: wherever [he] turns it, [he] prospers.

He, [who hides his sin] seeks love: but he, [who repeats that] matter [separates the best of] friends. [Correction benefits] a wise man [more] than 100 [lashes of the whip] to a fool.

An evil man only seeks rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. [It is better that] a man [meets] a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than [meet] a fool in his [foolishness.]

[Whoever] rewards evil for good [done to him,] evil shall not depart from his house. The beginning of [a quarrel is like] when [someone] lets [a flood of] water out: therefore [stop arguments] before [others get involved] with it.

He, [who justifies] the wicked & he, [who condemns] the [honest,] are both [abominations] to the Lord. [Why] is there [money] in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, [when his] heart [isn’t open] to it?

A friend loves at all times & a brother is born for [times of] adversity. A man [without] understanding [shakes] hands, in [front] of his friend & becomes [the guarantor for his friend’s loan.]

He [who] loves [discord, loves sin] & he, [who is prideful & makes] his gate [elevated] seeks destruction. [Proverb 16:18 Pride goes before destruction & an [arrogant] spirit before a fall.]

He, [who has a deceitful] heart [does’t find any] good & he, [who] has [a wicked] tongue falls into [evil.] It [is the] sorrow of [him who fathers] a fool. And the father of a fool has no joy.

A [happy] heart does [it] good like medicine: but a broken spirit dries [out] the bones. A wicked man [takes a bribe from a chest pocket] to [distort] the [path] of [justice.]

Wisdom is before [those with] understanding: but a [fool’s] eyes [wander to] the ends of the earth. A foolish son is grief to his father & bitterness to [his mother, who gave birth to] him.

[It’s] not good to punish the [righteous,] nor to [hit] the princes for equity. He, [who has] knowledge, [uses his words sparingly] & a man of understanding [has a calm] spirit. Even when a fool holds his peace, [he is considered as] wise & he [who shuts] his [mouth] is [respected like] a man of understanding.

Proverbs 16:1-33 The Heart & the Thoughts of Man

 

The Heart & the Thoughts of Man

Proverbs 16:1-33                                      Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

[Preparing] the heart [within] man & the [answers] of the [mouth are] from the Lord. All the ways of a man are [right] in his own eyes, but the Lord [considers mans’ spirit.]

[Luke 16:15 And [Jesus] said to them, You are [those who] justify yourselves before men: but God knows your hearts: for [what] is highly [respected] among men is [an] abomination in the sight of God.] Commit your [deeds] to the Lord & your thoughts shall be established.

[1 Peter 5:6-7 Likewise, you younger [ones] submit yourselves to the elder [ones.] [Yes,] all of you [are to yield your control] one to another & be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud & gives grace to the humble. Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, [so] that He may exalt you in due time.]

The Lord has made all things for Himself: [yes] even the wicked for the day of evil. [Revelation 22:12-15 And, [watch,] I come quickly & My reward is with Me & shall be to give [to] every man according to his [deeds.]

I am [the] Alpha & Omega, the Beginning & the End, the First & the Last. Blessed are [those who] do His commandments, [so] that they may have [the] right to the Tree of Life & may enter in through the gates into the city. For [outside] are dogs, sorcerers, [sexual traffickers,] murderers, idolaters & [whoever loves to make & tell] a lie.]

Everyong [who has a] proud heart [& thinks he’s better than others] is an abomination to the Lord: [although he may] join hand & hand [with others,] he shall not [go] unpunished.

Iniquity is [made free from sin] by mercy & truth & by the fear [respect] of the Lord, men depart from evil. When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even [the man’s] enemies at peace with him.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great [wealth] without [justice.] A man’s heart [plans] his [path:] but the Lord directs his steps. [On] the lips of the king is a divine sentence: his mouth [doesn’t sin against fair] judgment.

A [correct & precise] weight & balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are His work. [Leviticus 19:36 You shall have just balances & just weights, a just ephah & a just hin, [a.k.a. units of weight.] I am the Lord your God, [Who] brought you out of the land of Egypt.]

To commit wickedness is an abomination to kings: [because] the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the [king’s] delight & they love [those who speak what is] right.

The [anger] of the king is [like] messengers of death: but a wise man will [calm] it. In the light of the king’s [face] is life & his [approval] is ]lke seeing] a rain cloud [in spring.]

It’s much better to get wisdom than gold! And [getting] understanding [is] to be chosen rather than silver! To depart from evil is the highway of the [righteous:] he [who] keeps [the Lord God’s] way [saves] his soul.

Pride goes before destruction & an [arrogant] spirit before a fall. [It’s] better to [have] a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the [plunder] with the proud. Good shall [be found by those who] handle a matter wisely & [whoever] trusts in the Lord is happy. [Those with a] wise heart shall be called: [discreet] & learning increases [by] the sweetness of the lips, [a.k.a. speaking kindly.]

[Those who] have understanding is a well-spring of life: but the instruction of fools [shows a lack of good judgment.] [John 4:13-14 Jesus answered & said to her, [Whoever] drinks of this water shall thirst again: but [whoever] drinks of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be [within] him a well of water, springing up into Everlasting Life.]

The heart of the wise teaches his mouth [what to say] & adds learning to his lips. Pleasant words are [like a] honeycomb, sweet to the soul & health to the bones.

There is a [path] that seems right to a man: but [its] end, are the [paths that lead to] death. He [who] labors [works] for himself; for his mouth craves it of him. [Ecclesiastes 6:7 All the labor of man is for his mouth & yet the appetite is not filled.]

An ungodly man [digs] up evil & in his [mouth] is a burning fire. A [deceitful] man [plants discord] & a [gossip] separates [best] friends. A violent man entices his neighbor & leads him into a [path] that isn’t good.

[Winking] his [eye] to [plot deceitful] things & moving his lips, he brings evil [to take place.] The [silver] head is a crown of glory, if [its] found [on someone] in the [path] of righteousness.

He [who] is slow to anger is better than the mighty & he [who controls] his spirit [is better] than he [who captures] a city. The [impartial] lot is [thrown] into the lap: but the whole [decision] is [from] the Lord.

Proverbs 15:1-33 Thoughts on What We Should Say & How to Act

 

Thoughts on What We Should Say & How to Act

Proverbs 15:1-33                                      Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

A soft answer turns away [fury:] but [harsh] words stir up anger. The [mouth] of the wise [uses] knowledge [correctly:] but the mouth of fools pour out [what is] foolishness.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, [seeing both] the evil & the good. A tongue [of the good,] is a Tree of Life: but [deceit within the mouth leads to] a [broken] spirit. A fool despises his father’s instruction: but he, [who pays attention to correction] is [wise.]

[There] is much treasure in the house of the righteous: but the [money gained by] the wicked [leads to] trouble. The lips of the wise [spread] knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doesn’t [do that.]

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the [righteous] is His delight. The [path] of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but [God loves those who] follow after righteousness.

Correction is [harsh to those who abandon] the [path of the Lord] & he; [who hates correction] shall die. Hell & destruction are [in front of] the Lord: then, how much more [are] the hearts of the children of men [before the Lord?]

[Someone who looks down on others, doesn’t love those who correct] him: neither will he go to the wise. A [happy] heart [makes] a cheerful [face:] but the spirit is broken by a [sorrowful] heart.

[The heart of [those with] understanding, seek knowledge: but a [fool’s] mouth [feeds] on [what is] foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are [bad:] but he, [who has] a merry heart [has] a continual feast. [It] is better to [have a] little with the fear [respect] of the Lord, than great treasure & trouble [with that.]

[Philippians 4:12-13 I know both how to be [humbled] & how to [have plenty:] everywhere & in all things, I am instructed both to be full & to be hungry, both to be [humbled] & to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ, [Who] strengthens me.]

A dinner of herbs is better where love is, than a [fattened cow] & hatred [with that.] [An angry] man stirs up [arguments:] but he, [who] is slow to anger [calms quarrels.] The [path] of the [lazy] man is [like] a hedge of thorns: but the [path] of the righteous is made [straight.]

A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man [despises] his mother. To those [without] wisdom, [a lack of good judgment,] is a joy: but a man of understanding walks [righteously.]

Without [advice, plans get turned around:] but with [many] counselors they are established. By the answer of his mouth, a man has joy & how good it is [when a] word [is] spoken [at the right time!]

To the wise, the way of life is above, [so] that he may depart from hell [below.] [John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth & the Life. No man comes to the Father, but by Me.]

The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but He will establish the [boundary] of a widow. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the [blameless] are pleasant words.

He, [who] is greedy [in order to] gain [wealth] troubles his own house: but he [who] hates [bribes] shall live. The heart of the righteous studies [before answering:] but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

The Lord is far from the wicked: but He hears the prayer of the righteous. [Enlightened] eyes [cause] the heart [to] rejoice & a good report makes the bones [healthy.] The ear that hears the [correction that leads to] life, [lives] among the wise.

He, [who] refuses instruction, despises his own soul: but he, [who pays attention to correction] gets understanding. The fear [respect] of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom & humility is before honor.

Proverbs 14:1-35 Every Wise Woman Builds Up Her House

 

Every Wise Woman Builds Up Her House

Proverbs 14:1-35                                      Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

Every wise woman [builds up] her house: but the foolish [pull] it down with her hands. He, [who walks righteously] fears [respects] the Lord: but he, [who is deceitful] in his ways, despises [the Lord.]

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the [mouth] of the wise shall [safeguard] them. [Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait [in an ambush] for [bloodshed:] but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.]

The [feeding trough] is clean where no oxen are: but [when there are many oxen,] [they only eat] by the strength of the ox. A faithful witness won’t lie: but a false witness will utter lies. [An unbeliever seeks] wisdom & doesn’t] find it: but knowledge is easy to him, [who] understands.

Go [away] from the presence of a foolish man when [you realize he doesn’t have the mouth] of knowledge. The wisdom of the [cautious] is to understand [the Lord God’s] way: but deceit is [because of the lack of good judgment] of fools.

Fools mock at sin: but there is favor among the righteous. The heart [knows its] own bitterness & a stranger [doesn’t interfere] with his joy. The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the [tent] of the [righteous] shall flourish.

There is a path that seems right to a man: but [but he needs to consider whether its] end, are the [paths that lead] to death. Even in laughter, the heart is sorrowful & the end of that [happiness is grief.]

The heart [of those who have gone astray] shall be filled with his own [deceitful] ways & a good man shall be satisfied [with] himself. The simple [minded] believe every word [someone tells them:] but the [cautious] man [checks it out for himself.]

A wise man fears [respects the Lord] & departs from evil: but the fool rages [on] & is [over] confident. He, [who is quickly] angry [acts] foolishly & a man [with] wicked [plans] is hated.

The simple [minded] inherit [a lack of good judgment:] but the [cautious] are crowned with knowledge. The evil bow [down] before the good & the wicked [bow] at the gates of the righteous.

The poor [are] hated even [by] his own neighbor: but the rich have many friends. He, [who despises] his neighbor sins: but he, [who has] mercy on the poor, is happy.

Don’t [those who plan] evil [go astray?] But mercy & truth shall be [for those who plan] good.There is profit in all labor: but [the idle chatter] of the lips [leads] only to [poverty.]

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the [ignorance] of fools is [a lack of good judgment.] [An honest] witness delivers [lives:] but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

His children [having] strong confidence in the fear [respect] of the Lord, shall have a place of refuge. The fear [respect] of the Lord, [leads to] a Fountain of Life, to depart from the snares of death. [Revelation 22:16-17 I, Jesus, have sent [My] Angel to testify to you these things in the churches.

I Am the Root & the Offspring of David & the Bright & Morning Star. And the Spirit & the bride say, Come. And let him, [who hears] say, Come. And let him, [who is thirsty,] come. And [whoever is willing,] let him take the Water of Life freely.]

The king’s honor, is in the multitude of people: but the destruction of the prince, is in the [lack] of people. He, [who] is slow to [anger] is of great understanding: but he, [who has a quick temper, demonstrates a lack of good judgment.] The life of the [body comes from] a sound heart: but envy [rots] the bones.

He, [who] oppresses the poor, [disgusts] his Maker: but he [who honors the Lord] has mercy on the poor. The wicked [are] driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous [person] has [eternal] hope in his death.

[John 3:15-17 That [whoever] believes in Him, should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, that [whoever] believes in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God [didn’t send] His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.]

Wisdom rests in the [hearts of those with] understanding: but [what] is in the midst of fools, is made known. Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a [disgrace] to any people. The king’s favor is toward a wise servant: but his [anger] is against [those who] cause shame.