Proverbs

Brad and I teach the Jr. High class on Sunday mornings. We have been discussing selflessness. In our discussions last week, we got into the topic of gossip and how easy it was to gossip. I remember those middle school years and they are correct. In a time where everyone feels awkward, you try to find flaws in others to make you look better. As Brad and I were discussing scripture for the lesson, we went to Proverbs. Proverbs has always been interesting to me. I really wanted to take a class offered at Harding that was for women on Psalms and Proverbs but it always interfered with an education class that I had to take. During our reading, I came across some interesting, and at times funny, scriptures. Some of them were a great reminder. I am going to post a few of these tidbits of knowledge.


Provebs Chapter 10
8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

27 The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs Chapter 12
4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Provebs Chapter 13
3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs Chapter 14
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.

Proverbs 16
31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. (Good to know since I have some!)

Proverbs 27
15 A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;
16 restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. (Wow that is harsh!)


There are so many good quotes. If it has been awhile since you read Provebs, I challenge you to do so. It has a lot of good things to say.