Posts with the tag “just”

Proverbs 12:13 "The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble." The tongue is a problem for everyone because as James puts it, it is an unruly evil that...  Read More

Proverbs 11:7 "When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth." Expectation and hope are similar and are often tied together. It’s not uncommon to hear som...  Read More

Proverbs 10:31-32 "The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward...  Read More

Proverbs 10:20 "The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth." Having just shared his observation on the relationship between words and sin, Solomon is making su...  Read More

Proverbs 10:6-7 "Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot." The contrast between ...  Read More