Proverbs 18

5. November 2010 by Bernice Davis.

Hello Everyone:

I am so sorry for not posting this week.  I have had one fire after the next that I have had to put out this week.   Whoooooo……. I have to do better.   Maybe, my new year’s resolution should be to do several of my posts in advance so I want miss days.  We’ll see… (lol)

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Well, I want start something new today, so I’ll just post the 18^th chapter of Proverbs which has some really powerful sayings in it.

I’ll make sure I do a thorough review on Monday and bring you up to date on our Acts study and then we’ll proceed.

Here are the verses:

Proverbs 18:1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. 6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts. 9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. 12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. 13 He who answers before listening– that is his folly and his shame. 14 A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. 16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. 17 The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. 18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. 19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. 20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. 23 A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Have a great weekend everyone and if you can go check out  “For Colored Girls” which opens in theaters today.

 Stay encouraged  and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily. 

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