Proverbs 13:1 "A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke." In stating the obvious about two very different people, Solomon informs us all that the absence of wisdom...  Read More

Proverbs 12:28 "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death." The Bible contains no shortage of bold statements.  Perhaps there is no better example than in Roman...  Read More

Proverbs 12:27 "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious." If you think about it, it wouldn’t be hard to argue that time is our grea...  Read More

Proverbs 12:26 "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them." It has been said that "misery loves company" and this proverb would imply that Solomon lik...  Read More

Proverbs 12:25 "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." The human heart is where all the action of the soul takes place.  If the soul could be likened unto a ho...  Read More

Proverbs 12:24 "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." The human spirit has a particular intrigue with being in charge.  This intrigue begins early in life...  Read More

Prov. 12:23 "A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness." Another proverb, another contrast.  This time, a prudent man is pitted against a foolish man and more ...  Read More

Proverbs 12:22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Like so many of Solomon's proverbs, this proverb consists of a clear contrast between good and evil. ...  Read More

Proverbs 12:21 "There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief." The Bible is full of promises that are easily misinterpreted when read with minimal thought.  Thi...  Read More

Proverbs 12:20 "Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy." As we read the proverbs, we must remember the source from which they flow.  They are not mere...  Read More

Proverbs 12:19 "The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment." Truth is durable.  It can and does withstand the test the time.  If 2 + 2 really is 4, then tha...  Read More

Proverbs 12:18 "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health." It should not surprise anyone that a man gifted with words addressed our words quite freque...  Read More