Posts with the tag “power”

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 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

Proverbs 12:3 "A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved." People turn to wickedness for all kinds of reasons.  Sometimes, people turn to wickednes...  Read More

Proverbs 11:29 "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart." It can be easy to read the Bible quickly and draw rapid conclusions simply ...  Read More

Proverbs 7:13-20 "So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,  I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.  Therefore came I forth to meet thee, dili...  Read More

Proverbs 3:31-32 "Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.  For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous." In an ongoing attempt to help his son be...  Read More