Day 47
Proverbs
Proverbs 21
A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.
He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.
Proverbs 22
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
A generous man will himself be blessed, for he hares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 23
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path.
Proverbs 24
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 27
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 28
Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
Proverbs 31
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
