The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 21 1 Like a stream is the king’s heart in the hand of the LORD; wherever it pleases him, he directs it. 2 All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts. 3 1 To do what… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 21

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 22 1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and high esteem, than gold and silver. 2 Rich and poor have a common bond: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3 The shrewd man perceives evil and hides, while simpletons continue on and suffer… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 22

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 23 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, keep in mind who is before you; 2 1 And put a knife to your throat if you have a ravenous appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies; they are deceitful food. 4 Toil not to gain wealth,… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 23

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 24 1 1 Be not emulous of evil men, and desire not to be with them; 2 For their hearts plot violence, and their lips speak of foul play. 3 By wisdom is a house built, by understanding is it made firm; 4 And by knowledge are its rooms… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 24

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 25 1 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon. The men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them. 2 God has glory in what he conceals, kings have glory in what they fathom. 3 As the heavens in height, and the earth in depth, the heart of kings is… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 25

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 26 1 1 Like snow in summer, or rain in harvest, honor for a fool is out of place. 2 Like the sparrow in its flitting, like the swallow in its flight, a curse uncalled-for arrives nowhere. 3 The whip for the horse, the bridle for the ass, and… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 26

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 27 1 Boast not of tomorrow, for you know not what any day may bring forth. 2 Let another praise you – not your own mouth; Someone else – not your own lips. 3 Stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 27

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 28 1 The wicked man flees although no one pursues him; but the just man, like a lion, feels sure of himself. 2 1 If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with a prudent man it knows security. 3 A rich man who oppresses the… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 28

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 29 1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure. 2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 29

The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 30 1 1 2 The words of Agur, son of Jakeh the Massaite: The pronouncement of mortal man: «I am not God; I am not God, that I should prevail. 2 Why, I am the most stupid of men, and have not even human intelligence; 3 Neither have I learned… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 30