In Proverbs, chapter eighteen, verses ten through eleven, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.” The name of the Lord represents His person, authority, and character, as in Exodus three, verses fourteen […]
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In Proverbs, chapter seventeen, verse twenty-seven, “He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.” The wise will restrain their speech and be cautious in what they say. They will not exaggerate the truth or harm others when speaking; Rather, they will be careful to talk accurately and edify
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In Proverbs, chapter seventeen, verse seventeen, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. A brother is born to help us in times of need. A brother or sister is supposed to be there for each other. However, in the Old Testament, Cain and Abel in Genesis four are an
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In Proverbs, chapter seventeen, verse thirteen, “Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” The truth in David’s life is the illustration in this theme verse. He “rewarded” Uriah’s integrity and faithfulness with evil. From that point on, evil did not depart from David’s house, as declared in Second Samuel, twelve,
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In Proverbs, chapter seventeen, verse eight, “A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.” A gift can also be a bribe, which will sometimes bring temporary success and wealth. However, bribery is a sin; it is therefore condemned in scripture because it hinders justice from
In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse thirty-three, “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.” The verse refers to God’s providence and guidance in the life of the righteous. The theme is similar to verses one and nine of this chapter. “The preparations of the heart in man, and the
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse seven, “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” The verse applies to God’s promise to His people that the land in which they dwell would be preserved from hostility if they do His will, as in Exodus thirty-four, verse
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse five, “Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.” God opposes the proud and states clearly in both the Old Testament and the New Testament that God hates pride and resists it. Pride causes God to turn from our prayers and withhold His
In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse four, everything will meet its proper end, and those who do evil will suffer the just punishment of God, as in verse five, “The passage stresses that God will deal justly with the wicked; He does not create or encourage wickedness. “Let no man say when he is tempted, I
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse three, “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Believers should not undertake anything presumptuously but in all things search for the Lord’s will, as in James four, verse fifteen through sixteen. The people of God should approach future endeavors in a godly manner. “For that
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