Posts with the tag “gold”

Proverbs 15:6 "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble." There is something in the natural mind of man that connects morality to prosperity and imm...  Read More

Proverbs 14:20-21 "The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he." These two pro...  Read More

Proverbs 13:8 "The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke." What a dramatic proverb!  Whenever you hear about a RANSOM, you can't help but think of high stakes drama.  ...  Read More

Proverbs 8:10-11 "Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it."...  Read More

Proverbs 3:16 “Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.” In this passage, like many passages in the Book of Proverbs, Solomon builds a strong case for wisdom.  Play...  Read More

Proverbs 3:14-15 “For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are no...  Read More

Proverbs 1:8-9 "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck."For the first time i...  Read More