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Send us a Text Message.Wicked Lies5 The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.Verse 5A good man hates lies, but an evil man loves to tell lies. This is why the evil man causes shame.Verse 6We cannot make ourselves perfect. We must ask God to forgive us. He loves us. He even sent Jesus to suffer our punishment. Only God can make us perfect. Only God can fo...
Send us a Text Message.Bite Your Tongue3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.Verse 3Our words can place us in danger. Or our words can protect us.Our words can make evil plans. Or our words can encourage and help other people.We have a choice.Verse 4Everybody desires good things. A person should work and earn mone...
Send us a Text Message.Love the Whip1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a] a mocker refuses to listen to correction.2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.Verse 1When we teach people about God, some people will listen. Other people refuse to listen. This is not our fault. Some people are ready to hear us, but other people are not. We should pray for them all. Sometimes, someone who r...
Send us a Text Message.Lazy Hunters Don’t Eat27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.Verse 27The lazy man wasted his food. A wise person would cook his food and enjoy it.A lazy person wastes his life. He achieves nothing, because he refuses to work. A wise person achieves many things by his hard work.Verse 28Life ...
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Don’t Worry Be Godly
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Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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The godly give good advice to their friends;[a]
the wicked lead them astray.
Verse 25
This verse expresses sympathy. A person who worries is sad. Life can be hard. People fear many things.
As Christians, we should look after other people...
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Humble Wisdom
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The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
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Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
Verse 23
A wise man is still wise, even if he does not speak.
When Jesus was in court, he remained silent (Matthew 26:63). Isaiah wrote, ‘A sheep is silent before the farmer cuts its wool...
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Lord Loves Godly
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No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Verse 21
God protects good people. He does not protect evil people. See Psalm 91.
Verse 22
Sometimes, we need to remember simple facts. Some wise words are complex, like a puzzle...
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Time for Wisdom
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Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
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Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Verse 19
The truth does not change. If something is true now, then it will always be true. This is like wisdom (Proverbs 8:22-31). This is also like Jesus, because Jesus never changes (Hebrews 13:8)...
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Witness Wisdom
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An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
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Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Verse 17
If you want to know the truth, then ask an honest person. You cannot trust a person who lies.
Verse 18
Words can hurt, and words can heal.
An evil man’s words can cause much damage...
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A Fool's a Fool
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Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
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A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Verse 15
Some people always think that they are right. On a journey, they never ask for directions. When they are ill, they do not go to a doctor. Even if they do go to a doctor, they do not obey his advice...