Bethany WELL

Prov. 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: Prov. 31:2 What are you doing, my son? What are you doing,  son of my womb? What are you doing,  son of my vows? 3 Do  not give your strength to women, your ways to those  who destroy kings. 4 It [...]

Prov. 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. 2 Surely I am too  stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge [...]

Prov. 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be  broken  beyond healing. 2 When  the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when  the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who  loves wisdom makes his father glad, but  a companion of prostitutes  squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king  [...]

Prov. 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but  the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 When a land transgresses,  it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food. [...]

Prov. 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let  another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. 3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but  a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4 Wrath is cruel, [...]

[Series] Proverbs: Fear Fools! [Text] Proverbs 26:4-11 [Speaker] Richard j Lee [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Archive

1   These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. Prov. 25:2    It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. 3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is [...]

Prov. 24:1 Be not  envious of evil men, nor desire to be  with them, 2 for their hearts  devise violence, and their lips  talk of trouble. Prov. 24:3 By  wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; 4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all  precious and pleasant riches. 5 A [...]

1   When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food. 4 Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. 5 When [...]