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Meditation Proverbs 21a

1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 Haughty […]

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Meditation Proverbs 20e

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows. 26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them. 27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being. 28 Love and faithfulness keep a king […]

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Meditation Proverbs 20d

19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. 20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. 21 An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end. 22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait […]

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Meditation Proverbs 20c

13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.  14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.  15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.  16 […]

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Meditation Proverbs 20b

7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. 8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes. 9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? 10 Differing weights and differing measures– the LORD detests […]

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Meditation Proverbs 20a

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It is to one’s honour to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. 4 Sluggards […]

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Meditation Proverbs 19d

24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth! 25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge. 26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace. […]

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Meditation Proverbs 19c

16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. 18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their […]

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Meditation Proverbs 19b

8 The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish. 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury– how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! 11 A […]

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Meditation Proverbs 19a

1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good– how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the LORD. 4 Wealth attracts many friends, but even the […]