Every Word

Seems strong, doesn’t it? “Put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.” – Proverbs 23:2 (NKJV)

His friend snapped. “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go.” – Proverbs 22:24 (NKJV)

It’s easier for the church to check out. “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard.” – Proverbs 21:13 (NKJV)

Crime doesn’t pay. “Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.” – Proverbs 20:17 (KJV)

You can’t always get what you want. “Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction.” – Proverbs 19:18 (NKJV)

Less damage that way… “He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.” – Proverbs 18:13 (NKJV)

You’re worth more to God than that. “The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts.” – Proverbs 17:3 (NKJV)

Fortunes were made and lost. “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!” – Proverbs 16:16 (KJV)

Before you quit your job or quit college… “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” – Proverbs 15:22 (KJV)

She was an absolute tower of strength. “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” – Proverbs 14:1 (NKJV)

Greedy, dishonest people. “Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.” – Proverbs 13:11 (NKJV)

Integrity demands it. “The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession.” – Proverbs 12:27 (NKJV)