Posts with the tag “misery”

Proverbs 15:23 "A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!" Solomon had a lot to say about what we say and for good reason.  If there’s anything that s...  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 14:14 "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself." One of the best attributes of the proverbs is the usage of words or phrases ...  Read More

Proverbs 13:7 "There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches." At first glance, this proverb is all about money.  On the surface, it wou...  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 3:17 “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Solomon didn’t know a little about a lot – he knew a lot about a lot.  His wisdom wasn’t confined to theology.  His wisd...  Read More