Send us a Text Message. What Dreams May Come 19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Verse ...
Send us a Text Message. PaperBoy Blues 17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing. 18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you...
Send us a Text Message. Aint Got Good Sense 15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.[b] 16 Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness....
Send us a Text Message. Ask Me Tell Me 13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. 14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid th...
Send us a Text Message. Pyramid Scheme 11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Verse 11 ...
Send us a Text Message. Light and Joy 9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. 10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. Verse 9 Light is better than...
Send us a Text Message. Better Off Dead 7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor. 8 The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. Verse 7 is similar t...
Send us a Text Message. Wicked Lies 5 The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace. 6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin. Verse 5 A good man hates lies, but an evil man love...
Send us a Text Message. Bite Your Tongue 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. Verse 3 Ou...
Send us a Text Message. Love the Whip 1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a] a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. Ver...
Send us a Text Message. Lazy Hunters Don’t Eat 27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find. 28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death. Ve...
Send us a Text Message. Don’t Worry Be Godly 25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. 26 The godly give good advice to their friends;[a] the wicked lead them astray. Verse 25 This verse expresses...
Send us a Text Message. Humble Wisdom 23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. 24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. Verse 23 A wise man is still wise, e...
Send us a Text Message. Lord Loves Godly 21 No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. Verse 21 God protects good people...
Send us a Text Message. Time for Wisdom 19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. 20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! Verse 19 The truth does not...
Send us a Text Message. Witness Wisdom 17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. 18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Verse 17 If you want to know the truth, th...
Send us a Text Message. A Fool's a Fool 15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. 16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Verse 15 Some people always think that the...
Traps and Rewards 13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. 14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Verse 13 An evil man’s words are like a hunter’s trap. He is ...
Work Hard for your Money 11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. 12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. Verse 11 A far...
Pride Unwise 9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food. 10 The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel. Verse 9 This is a puzzle. A famous person can be ...
Godly and Sensible 7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. 8 A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised. Verse 7 This reminds us of verse 3. An evil man is never strong. ...
Plan Wisely 5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. 6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. Verse 5 A good man does not plot evil plans...
Stable Crown 3 Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. 4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. Verse 3 This verse is not about the strength of...
Disciplined Wisdom 1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 2 The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. Verse 1 We can benefit when someone shows our mis...