Some of my favourite texts from Proverbs. What are yours?

'He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to Him' (Proverbs 2:8)

I have chosen chapter 12 because it is the 12th of the month and this verse is from my son's living Bible that we gave him in 1977.
Proverbs 12:14
Telling the truth gives a man great satisfaction, and hard work returns many blessings to him.

the living Bible says

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy.

Proverbs 15:14
The Living Bible
A wise man is hungry for truth, while the mocker feeds on trash.

It is so important to feed our minds with wholesome things, music we listen to, books we read, people we talk to...

Proverbs 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul.
Oops! It isn't Proverbs
It is Psalms 19:7

'He shows how to distinguish right from wrong,how to find the right decision every time' (Proverbs 2:9)

'For wisdom and truth will enter the very centre of your being filling your life with joy' (Proverbs 2:10)

This one really spoke to me, when I was younger and full of energy and enthusiasm,
I would think of an idea and rush along...

musicalpilgrim said:

This one really spoke to me, when I was younger and full of energy and enthusiasm,
I would think of an idea and rush along...

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How I appreciate these words of wisdom!

'You will be given the sense to stay away from evil men,who want you to be their partners in crime,men who turn from God's ways to walk down dark and evil paths' (Proverbs 2:13)

'Follow the steps of the godly instead and stay on the right path' (Proverbs 2:29)

'My son never forget the things I've taught you. If you want a long and satisying.life,follow my instructions closely' (Proverbs 3:1)

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. (Proverbs 29:25)

Just looking at that verse, too. Instead of having the fear of the Lord, King Saul developed the fear of man.

It's shown "...And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, ..." and "...I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice." I Sam 13 and 15.

Even when Samuel plainly told him why God was rejecting him, "Saul said, I have sinned; yet honor me now, I pray you, before the elders of my people and before Israel, and return with me, that I may worship the Lord your God."

Wonder why he said your God instead of our God. Did he had the fear of the Lord when God selected him to be king? Or was he a tall, good looking, shy guy just what the people wanted for a king? He contrasted with their next king, David, who had the fear of the Lord. Think it's obvious he did because David was a man after God's own heart. But some folks want to see it in those words before they'll began to consider it.

When I first became a Christian, many years ago, this verse from Proverbs 3:6 Living Bible meant so much to me.
"In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you, and crown your efforts with success".

tturt said:

Wonder why he said your God instead of our God.

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Well yes, in vain he tried to reason it all away over that which was still disobedience. Finally, it sinks in, ,

", , always thinking about the cost.
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not with you. (Pr 23:6,7)