Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31 from The Message

Part 1- Speak Out For Justice...
1. Verses 8/9 ""Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!""-good advice Lemuel's Mom gave him. We should practice this today!

Part 2- Hymn To A Good Wife...
After reading this part, I am left to wonder, does this woman ever have a bad day? Good grief! This passage is something I really try to be, and some days I get it right and other days, I am a huge mess! I think that after reading this, women should want to be held to a higher standard, and we truly do make a difference in the lives of our kids and our husbands. Have you ever noticed that when you are in a good mood, your husband is in a good mood, and your kids? As women, we truly set the tone of our household, and that is a big responsibility. I am not here to guilt trip you, I am pointing the finger back at myself. I think, no, I know I need to read this passage on a daily basis to keep things in perspective, to keep on pushing toward the ultimate goal, and to remind myself that God has given me a big challenge, am I up to it?

Thanks for reading along with me in Proverbs. I learned a lot, and am glad that I was able to share this experience with you all!

Proverbs 30

Proverbs 30 from The Message

1. Verse 5/6 "The believer replied, "Every promise of God proves true; he protects everyone who runs to him for help. So don't second-guess him; he might take you to task and show up your lies.""

2. Verse 13 "Don't be stuck-up and think you're better than everyone else."

3. Out of The Message I thought the 4 Insatiables, 4 Mysteries, 4 Intolerables, 4 Small Wonders, and 4 Dignitaries were all funny, serious, and so true!

4. Verse 32/33 "If you're dumb enough to call attention to yourself by offending people and making rude gestures, Don't be surprised if someone bloodies your nose. Churned milk turns into butter; riled emotions turn into fist fights."

Can you believe we only have one more chapter?!
See you tomorrow...

Proverbs 29

Proverbs 29 from the NLT

1. Verse 1 "Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery."

2. Verse 13 "The poor and the oppressor have this in common—the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both."

3. Verse 17 "Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad."

4. Verse 25 "Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety."

What are your favorites?
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Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28 from The Message

1. Verse 4 "If you desert God's law, you're free to embrace depravity; if you love God's law, you fight for it tooth and nail."

2. Verse 9 "God has no use for the prayers of the people who won't listen to him."

3. Verse 13 "You can't whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them."

4. Verse 25 "A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in God brings a sense of well-being."

5. Verse 26 "If you think you know it all, you're a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others."

What are your favorites?
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Proverbs 27

Proverbs 27 from The Message

1. Verse 2 "Don't call attention to yourself; let others do that for you."

2. Verse 9 "Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul."

3. Verses 15/16 "A nagging spouse is like the drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet; You can't turn it off, and you can't get away from it." I do NOT want to be a leaky faucet!

4. Verse 17 "You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another."

5. Verse 19 "Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart."

What are your favorites?
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Proverbs 26

Proverbs 26 from the NLT

1. Verse 4 "Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are."

2. Verses 18/19 "Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, “I was only joking.”"

3. Verse 22 "Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart."

What are your favorites?
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Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25 from The Message

1. Verses 6/7 "Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence. It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted."

2. Verses 16/17 "When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick; And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up."

3. Verse 28 "A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out."

What are your favorites?
See you tomorrow...