Does the world always welcome Godly wisdom? Let’s continue in Proverbs 19.
What is better than being a foul mouthed liar and a fool?
It's better to be poor and live right than to be a stupid liar. (Pr 19:1 CEV)
What is the result of ignorant desire and being too hasty in decision making?
Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. (Pr 19:2 ESV)
Though he may blame God, what really ruins a man’s life?
A man’s own foolishness leads him astray, yet his heart rages against the Lord. (Pr 19:3 HCSB)
What kind of friends flock around wealth, and what kind abandon a poor person?
Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. (Pr 19:4 ISV)
What are the natural consequences for a life or a business built on lies?
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. (Pr 19:5 KJV)
Who flocks around someone in any society with power?
Many will seek the favor of a noble man, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. (Pr 19:6 LSB)
How hard hearted are friends and family towards the poor?
All the brothers of a poor person hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone. (Pr 19:7 NASB)
Do wisdom and understanding make our lives better?
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. (Pr 19:8 NIV)
What will happen to the person who deals in falsehood and lies?
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies shall perish. (Pr 19:9 NKJV)
Is something wrong when a fool lives in luxury or someone only fit for unskilled labor takes a leadership role?
It isn’t right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule over princes! (Pr 19:10 NLT)
How does good sense act towards anger? How honorable is it to ignore an offense?
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. (Pr 19:11 WEB)
When is a country’s leader terrifying to his people and when is he as refreshing as dew?
A raging king roars like a lion; his favor is like the dew on the grass. (Pr 19:12 CEB)
What are foolish children and a quarreling spouse like to live with?
Foolish children bring disgrace to their fathers. A nagging wife goes on and on like the drip, drip, drip of the rain. (Pr 19:13 CEV)
How much more valuable is a good wife than a real estate fortune?
House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. (Pr 19:14 ESV)
Is a lazy person likely to ever succeed in the workplace?
Laziness induces deep sleep, and a lazy person will go hungry. (Pr 19:15 HCSB)
What kind of person keeps themself safe, and what happens to those who despise God’s ways?
Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe, but someone who is contemptuous in conduct will die. (Pr 19:16 ISV)
Under both old and new covenants, how important is it to have compassion upon the poor?
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. (Pr 19:17 KJV)
How soon should we begin disciplining our children, and what is the result of not doing so?
Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not direct your soul to put him to death. (Pr 19:18 LSB)
Are there consequences of anger from which a person cannot be rescued?
A person of great anger will suffer the penalty, For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again. (Pr 19:19 NASB)
How can someone become accepted as one of the wise people?
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. (Pr 19:20 NIV)
Though billions of people have a wide variety of plans in mind, whose purpose will prevail?
There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. (Pr 19:21 NKJV)
What about loyalty and honesty make a person superior?
Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest. (Pr 19:22 NLT)
What does a deep honor and respect for God result in?
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. (Pr 19:23 WEB)
Are some people too lazy to lift a hand to feed themselves?
Lazy people bury their hand in the bowl; they won’t even put it to their mouth. (Pr 19:24 CEB)
Does life teach even an arrogant fool, to be wiser? Does a person with wisdom learn from just a hint of correction?
Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected. (Pr 19:25 CEV)
What happens to those who abuse and evict their parents?
He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. (Pr 19:26 ESV)
What happens to someone who thinks that they have outgrown listening to instruction?
If you stop listening to correction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. (Pr 19:27 HCSB)
What kind of individual is a threat to the justice system in any society?
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the wicked person feeds on iniquity. (Pr 19:28 ISV)
What do any wise lawmakers do to overcome those who would destroy justice?
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. (Pr 19:29 KJV)
What often happens to those who are truly wise in a corrupt society?
On account of this, behold, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city (Mat 23:34 LSB)
Does the world always welcome Godly wisdom? You decide!
Solomon's Proverbs 9 (Pr 18)
Has humanity generally lacked wisdom? Let’s look at Proverbs 18.
What motivates people to separate themselves from others, and refuse to listen to good advice?
Unfriendly people look out for themselves; they bicker with sensible people. (Pr 18:1 CEB)
What motivates an opinionated person to constantly talk and rarely listen?
Fools have no desire to learn, instead they would rather give their own opinion. (Pr 18:2 CEV)
What follows a wicked life, and what kind of life brings disrespect?
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. (Pr 18:3 ESV)
What is the value in listening to what others have to say?
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. (Pr 18:4 HCSB)
How dangerous is it to show favor to anyone who continually commits crimes?
It’s not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice. (Pr 18:5 ISV)
What kind of person constantly starts arguments, and what are they inviting?
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. (Pr 18:6 KJV)
What do the many words of fools bring down upon themselves?
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. (Pr 18:7 LSB)
What are the words of a person who tears others down behind their backs?
The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. (Pr 18:8 NASB)
Is a lazy worker similar to a destroyer to any business venture?
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. (Pr 18:9 NIV)
In the battleground of this world’s craziness, where can we flee for safety?
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. (Pr 18:10 NKJV)
How is wealth a mere delusion and not a real tower of safety?
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. (Pr 18:11 NLT)
What are the consequences of two different ways of life, pride and humility?
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. (Pr 18:12 WEB)
What are people who answer a matter without listening to hear it out?
Those who answer before they listen are foolish and disgraceful. (Pr 18:13 CEB)
It is hard not to give up in hard times, but what are we encouraged to do?
Being cheerful helps when you are sick, but nothing helps when you give up. (Pr 18:14 CEV)
What does a wise and intelligent person seek to acquire?
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (Pr 18:15 ESV)
Is a gift always a bribe or sometimes just a rite of passage?
A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great. (Pr 18:16 HCSB)
Is it wise to hear just one side of a story and make a hasty judgment?
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him. (Pr 18:17 ISV)
Can agreeing to flip a coin or cast lots settle a dispute?
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. (Pr 18:18 KJV)
Is it harder to win back an offended friend than to capture a fortified city?
A brother offended is harder to win over than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. (Pr 18:19 LSB)
How important are tact and diplomacy in business dealings?
With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. (Pr 18:20 NASB)
Will we all have to eat our words, whether they were good or evil words?
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Pr 18:21 NIV)
Was God’s original creation of Eve, a wife for Adam, designed to be a good thing?
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. (Pr 18:22 NKJV)
In this world do the rich take unfair advantage of their money?
The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. (Pr 18:23 NLT)
Can many so-called friends abandon us, while a true friend is more loyal than family?
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Pr 18:24 WEB)
Why is the final call for wisdom in the Bible, to calculate the number of the beast’s name? Did Daniel describe successive human governments as beasts? Is understanding the failure of human governments wisdom?
It will not allow anyone to make a purchase or sell anything unless the person has the mark with the beast’s name or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom. Let the one who understands calculate the beast’s number, for it’s a human being’s number. Its number is six hundred sixty-six. (Rev 13:17-18 CEB)
Has humanity generally lacked wisdom? You decide!
What motivates people to separate themselves from others, and refuse to listen to good advice?
Unfriendly people look out for themselves; they bicker with sensible people. (Pr 18:1 CEB)
What motivates an opinionated person to constantly talk and rarely listen?
Fools have no desire to learn, instead they would rather give their own opinion. (Pr 18:2 CEV)
What follows a wicked life, and what kind of life brings disrespect?
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. (Pr 18:3 ESV)
What is the value in listening to what others have to say?
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. (Pr 18:4 HCSB)
How dangerous is it to show favor to anyone who continually commits crimes?
It’s not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice. (Pr 18:5 ISV)
What kind of person constantly starts arguments, and what are they inviting?
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. (Pr 18:6 KJV)
What do the many words of fools bring down upon themselves?
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. (Pr 18:7 LSB)
What are the words of a person who tears others down behind their backs?
The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. (Pr 18:8 NASB)
Is a lazy worker similar to a destroyer to any business venture?
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. (Pr 18:9 NIV)
In the battleground of this world’s craziness, where can we flee for safety?
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. (Pr 18:10 NKJV)
How is wealth a mere delusion and not a real tower of safety?
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. (Pr 18:11 NLT)
What are the consequences of two different ways of life, pride and humility?
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. (Pr 18:12 WEB)
What are people who answer a matter without listening to hear it out?
Those who answer before they listen are foolish and disgraceful. (Pr 18:13 CEB)
It is hard not to give up in hard times, but what are we encouraged to do?
Being cheerful helps when you are sick, but nothing helps when you give up. (Pr 18:14 CEV)
What does a wise and intelligent person seek to acquire?
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (Pr 18:15 ESV)
Is a gift always a bribe or sometimes just a rite of passage?
A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great. (Pr 18:16 HCSB)
Is it wise to hear just one side of a story and make a hasty judgment?
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him. (Pr 18:17 ISV)
Can agreeing to flip a coin or cast lots settle a dispute?
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. (Pr 18:18 KJV)
Is it harder to win back an offended friend than to capture a fortified city?
A brother offended is harder to win over than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. (Pr 18:19 LSB)
How important are tact and diplomacy in business dealings?
With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. (Pr 18:20 NASB)
Will we all have to eat our words, whether they were good or evil words?
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Pr 18:21 NIV)
Was God’s original creation of Eve, a wife for Adam, designed to be a good thing?
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. (Pr 18:22 NKJV)
In this world do the rich take unfair advantage of their money?
The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. (Pr 18:23 NLT)
Can many so-called friends abandon us, while a true friend is more loyal than family?
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Pr 18:24 WEB)
Why is the final call for wisdom in the Bible, to calculate the number of the beast’s name? Did Daniel describe successive human governments as beasts? Is understanding the failure of human governments wisdom?
It will not allow anyone to make a purchase or sell anything unless the person has the mark with the beast’s name or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom. Let the one who understands calculate the beast’s number, for it’s a human being’s number. Its number is six hundred sixty-six. (Rev 13:17-18 CEB)
Has humanity generally lacked wisdom? You decide!
Solomon's Proverbs 8 (Pr 17)
Why are some people wiser than those who claim to know the scriptures? Let’s look at Proverbs 17.
When is a house with only a crust of bread to eat better than one filled with food?
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of [feasting] sacrifices with strife. (Pr 17:1 KJV)
When could an employee be promoted and be likely to inherit a share in the family business above a son?
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. (Pr 17:2 LSB)
Are the hardest trials of life sometimes a character building test from God?
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests hearts. (Pr 17:3 NASB)
How much credence do we give to the deceptive and malicious talk of this world?
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. (Pr 17:4 NIV)
What does God think about those who laugh at the poor and happily oppress them?
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. (Pr 17:5 NLT)
Is it an honor to have grandchildren and do we glory in the memory of our parents?
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. (Pr 17:6 WEB)
How awful is it when a fool talks too much or when a politician tells lies?
Too much talking isn’t right for a fool; even less so false speech for an honorable person. (Pr 17:7 CEB)
Is a bribe deceptively like a miracle to the one who buys favor?
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. (Pr 17:8 ESV)
Are there some things in life that we should just keep our mouths shut about?
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends. (Pr 17:9 HCSB)
When someone receives a correction, what does it say about their character?
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool. (Pr 17:10 ISV)
What kind of person only wants to disobey authority and what will happen to them?
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. (Pr 17:11 KJV)
How dangerous is it to meet a fool carried away with his stupidity?
Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly. (Pr 17:12 LSB)
If people are kind to us and we return evil for their good, what does God promise will happen?
One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. (Pr 17:13 NASB)
What is the result of starting an argument rather than dropping the matter?
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Pr 17:14 NIV)
If we defend a bad person and condemn a good person, what are we to God?
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. (Pr 17:15 NKJV)
Why pay good money for the school fees of a person who refuses to learn?
It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. (Pr 17:16 NLT)
If we go through hard times, perhaps losing everything, though many will abandon us, who will still be there?
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. (Pr 17:17 WEB)
Who quickly signs something without reading or consulting a lawyer?
One with no sense shakes hands on a deal, securing a loan for a friend. (Pr 17:18 CEB)
Who is so foolish as to do and say things that invite people to hate them?
The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt. (Pr 17:19 CEV)
What can’t people with evil hearts find, and where do those who tell lies fall?
A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity. (Pr 17:20 ESV)
What kind of life do the parents of a foolish child have?
A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow; the father of a fool has no joy. (Pr 17:21 HCSB)
Does a happy disposition in life have a follow on affect for our health?
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one’s strength. (Pr 17:22 ISV)
What kind of politician or officer of the court takes a bribe?
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. (Pr 17:23 KJV)
Is wisdom available right here or do we need to explore the ends of the earth to find it?
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. (Pr 17:24 LSB)
What kind of children cause their parents heartache and sorrow?
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who gave birth to him. (Pr 17:25 NASB)
Is it wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest?
If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. (Pr 17:26 NIV)
What is often the difference between a blabber mouth and a quiet person?
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. (Pr 17:27 NKJV)
What happens when even a fool keeps his mouth shut?
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. (Pr 17:28 NLT)
How is it that wise men from the east were invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus, when many in Israel were offended by it?
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.” (Mat 2:1-2 WEB)
Why are some people wiser than those who claim to know the scriptures? You decide!
When is a house with only a crust of bread to eat better than one filled with food?
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of [feasting] sacrifices with strife. (Pr 17:1 KJV)
When could an employee be promoted and be likely to inherit a share in the family business above a son?
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. (Pr 17:2 LSB)
Are the hardest trials of life sometimes a character building test from God?
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests hearts. (Pr 17:3 NASB)
How much credence do we give to the deceptive and malicious talk of this world?
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. (Pr 17:4 NIV)
What does God think about those who laugh at the poor and happily oppress them?
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. (Pr 17:5 NLT)
Is it an honor to have grandchildren and do we glory in the memory of our parents?
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. (Pr 17:6 WEB)
How awful is it when a fool talks too much or when a politician tells lies?
Too much talking isn’t right for a fool; even less so false speech for an honorable person. (Pr 17:7 CEB)
Is a bribe deceptively like a miracle to the one who buys favor?
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. (Pr 17:8 ESV)
Are there some things in life that we should just keep our mouths shut about?
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends. (Pr 17:9 HCSB)
When someone receives a correction, what does it say about their character?
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool. (Pr 17:10 ISV)
What kind of person only wants to disobey authority and what will happen to them?
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. (Pr 17:11 KJV)
How dangerous is it to meet a fool carried away with his stupidity?
Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly. (Pr 17:12 LSB)
If people are kind to us and we return evil for their good, what does God promise will happen?
One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. (Pr 17:13 NASB)
What is the result of starting an argument rather than dropping the matter?
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Pr 17:14 NIV)
If we defend a bad person and condemn a good person, what are we to God?
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. (Pr 17:15 NKJV)
Why pay good money for the school fees of a person who refuses to learn?
It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. (Pr 17:16 NLT)
If we go through hard times, perhaps losing everything, though many will abandon us, who will still be there?
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. (Pr 17:17 WEB)
Who quickly signs something without reading or consulting a lawyer?
One with no sense shakes hands on a deal, securing a loan for a friend. (Pr 17:18 CEB)
Who is so foolish as to do and say things that invite people to hate them?
The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt. (Pr 17:19 CEV)
What can’t people with evil hearts find, and where do those who tell lies fall?
A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity. (Pr 17:20 ESV)
What kind of life do the parents of a foolish child have?
A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow; the father of a fool has no joy. (Pr 17:21 HCSB)
Does a happy disposition in life have a follow on affect for our health?
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one’s strength. (Pr 17:22 ISV)
What kind of politician or officer of the court takes a bribe?
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. (Pr 17:23 KJV)
Is wisdom available right here or do we need to explore the ends of the earth to find it?
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. (Pr 17:24 LSB)
What kind of children cause their parents heartache and sorrow?
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who gave birth to him. (Pr 17:25 NASB)
Is it wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest?
If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. (Pr 17:26 NIV)
What is often the difference between a blabber mouth and a quiet person?
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. (Pr 17:27 NKJV)
What happens when even a fool keeps his mouth shut?
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. (Pr 17:28 NLT)
How is it that wise men from the east were invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus, when many in Israel were offended by it?
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.” (Mat 2:1-2 WEB)
Why are some people wiser than those who claim to know the scriptures? You decide!
Solomon's Proverbs 7 (Pr 16)
Can we learn the difference between worthless worldly wisdom and true wisdom? Let’s continue in Proverbs 7.
Though we may make many plans, in whose hands is the final outcome?
The plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. (Pr 16:1 NASB)
Though we may believe that we are doing right, whose judgment counts in the end?
All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. (Pr 16:2 NIV)
If we commit our work to the Lord, will He grant us success?
Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. (Pr 16:3 NKJV)
Is everything that happens, good or bad, already thought through in God’s great plan?
The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. (Pr 16:4 NLT)
What does God truly think about pride? Will He bless it or punish it?
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished. (Pr 16:5 WEB)
Do God’s mercy and truth forgive our sins, while the fear of God turns us from sin?
Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the Lord turns away evil. (Pr 16:6 CEB)
Under what conditions will the Lord cause even our enemies to make peace with us?
When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us. (Pr 16:7 CEV)
What often ignored ingredient makes living poor better than great wealth?
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. (Pr 16:8 ESV)
Though we may make our plans, who ultimately determines our path?
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines our ultimate end. (Pr 16:9 HCSB)
Because a king represents God, does He expect the crown to judge righteously?
When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice. (Pr 16:10 ISV)
Are honest business dealings the way that the Lord honors?
A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work. (Pr 16:11 KJV)
Is any position of government leadership established by God if that leader works in righteousness?
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established. (Pr 16:12 LSB)
Does a king prefer honest advisors or dishonest?
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved. (Pr 16:13 NASB)
Right or wrong, does a government directive made in anger, still carry weight?
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. (Pr 16:14 NIV)
When anyone in charge of a human government genuinely smiles at you, what does that mean for you?
In the light of the king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain. (Pr 16:15 NKJV)
What life changing things are much more important to have than great wealth?
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! (Pr 16:16 NLT)
Is there a grand highway in life that protects a life from grave dangers?
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. (Pr 16:17 WEB)
What are the great inherent consequences of a life filled with pride and arrogance?
Pride comes before disaster, and arrogance before a fall. (Pr 16:18 CEB)
What is a far better choice in life than plundering the wealth of others?
You are better off to be humble and poor than to get rich from what you take by force. (Pr 16:19 CEV)
What blessings await those who meditate on God’s word and trust Him?
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. (Pr 16:20 ESV)
If we have wise thoughts, will we gain a reputation for knowing what’s right? If we speak kind words, will people accept our teaching?
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. (Pr 16:21 HCSB)
Is good sense life-giving, but does life punish those who foolishly refuse wisdom?
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools. (Pr 16:22 ISV)
Does wisdom come from a wise heart and express it wisely to make learning wisdom a joy?
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. (Pr 16:23 KJV)
Known for its health benefits since ancient times when taken in moderation, how are kind words like honeycomb?
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Pr 16:24 LSB)
Do our highly intelligent, highly educated world leaders indoctrinate us with ways that seem right, but cause wars, diseases, and financial ruin?
There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. (Pr 16:25 NASB)
What drives most people to get a job that they hate, working for people who do not really care for them?
The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. (Pr 16:26 NIV)
What motivates some people to look for trouble, and spread evil words like a wildfire?
An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire. (Pr 16:27 NKJV)
Who cannot be trusted to keep matters confidential and protect our reputation?
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. (Pr 16:28 NLT)
What kind of man should we avoid and definitely not follow?
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. (Pr 16:29 WEB)
Should we pay attention to small gestures that may indicate someone that we should not trust?
Those who wink their eye plot destruction; those who purse their lips plan evil. (Pr 16:30 CEB)
When we see someone with white hair, do we stop and consider the right living behind it?
Gray hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right. (Pr 16:31 CEV)
What personal character trait is better than great worldly power?
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Pr 16:32 ESV)
Who determines the outcome of every roll of the dice, every shuffle of the cards?
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. (Pr 16:33 HCSB)
Does God differentiate between the fake wisdom of the world and true wisdom?
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise. For the wisdom of this world is nonsense in God’s sight. For it is written, “He catches the wise with their own trickery,” and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are worthless.” (1 Cor 3:18-20 ISV)
Can we learn the difference between worthless worldly wisdom and true wisdom? You decide!
Though we may make many plans, in whose hands is the final outcome?
The plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. (Pr 16:1 NASB)
Though we may believe that we are doing right, whose judgment counts in the end?
All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. (Pr 16:2 NIV)
If we commit our work to the Lord, will He grant us success?
Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. (Pr 16:3 NKJV)
Is everything that happens, good or bad, already thought through in God’s great plan?
The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. (Pr 16:4 NLT)
What does God truly think about pride? Will He bless it or punish it?
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished. (Pr 16:5 WEB)
Do God’s mercy and truth forgive our sins, while the fear of God turns us from sin?
Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the Lord turns away evil. (Pr 16:6 CEB)
Under what conditions will the Lord cause even our enemies to make peace with us?
When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us. (Pr 16:7 CEV)
What often ignored ingredient makes living poor better than great wealth?
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. (Pr 16:8 ESV)
Though we may make our plans, who ultimately determines our path?
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines our ultimate end. (Pr 16:9 HCSB)
Because a king represents God, does He expect the crown to judge righteously?
When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice. (Pr 16:10 ISV)
Are honest business dealings the way that the Lord honors?
A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work. (Pr 16:11 KJV)
Is any position of government leadership established by God if that leader works in righteousness?
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established. (Pr 16:12 LSB)
Does a king prefer honest advisors or dishonest?
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved. (Pr 16:13 NASB)
Right or wrong, does a government directive made in anger, still carry weight?
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. (Pr 16:14 NIV)
When anyone in charge of a human government genuinely smiles at you, what does that mean for you?
In the light of the king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain. (Pr 16:15 NKJV)
What life changing things are much more important to have than great wealth?
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! (Pr 16:16 NLT)
Is there a grand highway in life that protects a life from grave dangers?
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. (Pr 16:17 WEB)
What are the great inherent consequences of a life filled with pride and arrogance?
Pride comes before disaster, and arrogance before a fall. (Pr 16:18 CEB)
What is a far better choice in life than plundering the wealth of others?
You are better off to be humble and poor than to get rich from what you take by force. (Pr 16:19 CEV)
What blessings await those who meditate on God’s word and trust Him?
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. (Pr 16:20 ESV)
If we have wise thoughts, will we gain a reputation for knowing what’s right? If we speak kind words, will people accept our teaching?
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. (Pr 16:21 HCSB)
Is good sense life-giving, but does life punish those who foolishly refuse wisdom?
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools. (Pr 16:22 ISV)
Does wisdom come from a wise heart and express it wisely to make learning wisdom a joy?
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. (Pr 16:23 KJV)
Known for its health benefits since ancient times when taken in moderation, how are kind words like honeycomb?
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Pr 16:24 LSB)
Do our highly intelligent, highly educated world leaders indoctrinate us with ways that seem right, but cause wars, diseases, and financial ruin?
There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. (Pr 16:25 NASB)
What drives most people to get a job that they hate, working for people who do not really care for them?
The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. (Pr 16:26 NIV)
What motivates some people to look for trouble, and spread evil words like a wildfire?
An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire. (Pr 16:27 NKJV)
Who cannot be trusted to keep matters confidential and protect our reputation?
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. (Pr 16:28 NLT)
What kind of man should we avoid and definitely not follow?
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. (Pr 16:29 WEB)
Should we pay attention to small gestures that may indicate someone that we should not trust?
Those who wink their eye plot destruction; those who purse their lips plan evil. (Pr 16:30 CEB)
When we see someone with white hair, do we stop and consider the right living behind it?
Gray hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right. (Pr 16:31 CEV)
What personal character trait is better than great worldly power?
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Pr 16:32 ESV)
Who determines the outcome of every roll of the dice, every shuffle of the cards?
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. (Pr 16:33 HCSB)
Does God differentiate between the fake wisdom of the world and true wisdom?
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise. For the wisdom of this world is nonsense in God’s sight. For it is written, “He catches the wise with their own trickery,” and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are worthless.” (1 Cor 3:18-20 ISV)
Can we learn the difference between worthless worldly wisdom and true wisdom? You decide!
Solomon's Proverbs 6 (Pr 15)
What kind of wisdom is of God and not of men? Let’s begin in Proverbs 15
Do we crank up other people’s anger with offensive words or foster peace?
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. (Pr 15:1 NKJV)
What is the difference between the tongue of a wise person and a fool?
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. (Pr 15:2 NLT)
Does God really see what both the good and evil do in the world?
Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Pr 15:3 WEB)
Do we practice gentle healing in our speech or perverse deceit?
Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit. (Pr 15:4 CEB)
How important is it to honor our parents and welcome their discipline?
Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction. (Pr 15:5 CEV)
Is there a difference between ill-gotten gains and the blessings that come to honest businesses?
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. (Pr 15:6 ESV)
Who spreads knowledge and good advice, the wise or the foolish?
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. (Pr 15:7 HCSB)
Does God appreciate gifts given by the wicked? What does He think about the prayers of those who live right?
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (Pr 15:8 ISV)
What does God think about the way of the wicked versus those who take a moral path?
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Pr 15:9 KJV)
Does life bring severe consequences to those who go astray? What happens to those who ignore the correction?
Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. (Pr 15:10 LSB)
Does God have full control of death and destruction? Does He fully know our hearts?
Sheol [the grave] and Abaddon [perishing] lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of mankind! (Pr 15:11 NASB)
Why can’t fools find their way out of their own self-inflicted troubles?
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. (Pr 15:12 NIV)
What does a smile that reaches the eyes reveal? What does sorrow do?
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. (Pr 15:13 NKJV)
Do we seek what are true facts or feed on foolish nonsense?
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. (Pr 15:14 NLT)
Do the poor and needy suffer continually? Does a happy heart enjoy life regardless of circumstances?
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. (Pr 15:15 WEB)
What secret ingredient helps a poor person enjoy a much better life than a rich person?
Better a little with fear of the Lord than a great treasure with turmoil. (Pr 15:16 CEB)
What ingredient makes even a simple meal better than a feast?
A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred. (Pr 15:17 CEV)
What is the difference between a person with anger issues over someone who is self-controlled?
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. (Pr 15:18 ESV)
How does the life of a lazy sloth compare to that of those who do what is right?
A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway. (Pr 15:19 HCSB)
What kind of children make their parents glad and show them honor?
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. (Pr 15:20 ISV)
What kind of person enjoys stupidity? Who takes the right path?
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. (Pr 15:21 KJV)
What happens when people consult a lot of advice?
Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. (Pr 15:22 LSB)
How pleasant is friendly conversation filled with tact and timely encouragement?
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! (Pr 15:23 NASB)
Is there a higher way to live that saves us from an early death?
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. (Pr 15:24 NIV)
When the proud try to financially abuse a widow and steal her land, who will defend her?
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. (Pr 15:25 NKJV)
What does God think about the schemes of the wicked, versus kind and loving words?
The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. (Pr 15:26 NLT)
What are the natural self-inflicted consequences for a life of greed?
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. (Pr 15:27 WEB)
What does someone reveal about their hearts by thinking things through before speaking?
The righteous heart reflects before answering, but the wicked mouth blurts out evil. (Pr 15:28 CEB)
Whose prayers does God completely ignore, and whose does He hear?
The Lord never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him. (Pr 15:29 CEV)
What do a smile with a twinkle in the eyes and good news do for us?
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones. (Pr 15:30 ESV)
What happens to the person who listens to constructive criticism?
One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. (Pr 15:31 HCSB)
What kind of attitude does a person have who habitually refuses correction?
Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding. (Pr 15:32 ISV)
If we respect and obey the Lord, what will that teach us?
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. (Pr 15:33 KJV)
Did Paul write of a kind of wisdom that is not of men but of God?
And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, and my word and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature, a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are being abolished. But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom which has been hidden, which God predestined before the ages to our glory, which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor 2:3-8 LSB)
What kind of wisdom is of God and not of men? You decide!
Do we crank up other people’s anger with offensive words or foster peace?
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. (Pr 15:1 NKJV)
What is the difference between the tongue of a wise person and a fool?
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. (Pr 15:2 NLT)
Does God really see what both the good and evil do in the world?
Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Pr 15:3 WEB)
Do we practice gentle healing in our speech or perverse deceit?
Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit. (Pr 15:4 CEB)
How important is it to honor our parents and welcome their discipline?
Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction. (Pr 15:5 CEV)
Is there a difference between ill-gotten gains and the blessings that come to honest businesses?
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. (Pr 15:6 ESV)
Who spreads knowledge and good advice, the wise or the foolish?
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. (Pr 15:7 HCSB)
Does God appreciate gifts given by the wicked? What does He think about the prayers of those who live right?
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (Pr 15:8 ISV)
What does God think about the way of the wicked versus those who take a moral path?
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Pr 15:9 KJV)
Does life bring severe consequences to those who go astray? What happens to those who ignore the correction?
Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. (Pr 15:10 LSB)
Does God have full control of death and destruction? Does He fully know our hearts?
Sheol [the grave] and Abaddon [perishing] lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of mankind! (Pr 15:11 NASB)
Why can’t fools find their way out of their own self-inflicted troubles?
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. (Pr 15:12 NIV)
What does a smile that reaches the eyes reveal? What does sorrow do?
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. (Pr 15:13 NKJV)
Do we seek what are true facts or feed on foolish nonsense?
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. (Pr 15:14 NLT)
Do the poor and needy suffer continually? Does a happy heart enjoy life regardless of circumstances?
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. (Pr 15:15 WEB)
What secret ingredient helps a poor person enjoy a much better life than a rich person?
Better a little with fear of the Lord than a great treasure with turmoil. (Pr 15:16 CEB)
What ingredient makes even a simple meal better than a feast?
A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred. (Pr 15:17 CEV)
What is the difference between a person with anger issues over someone who is self-controlled?
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. (Pr 15:18 ESV)
How does the life of a lazy sloth compare to that of those who do what is right?
A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway. (Pr 15:19 HCSB)
What kind of children make their parents glad and show them honor?
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. (Pr 15:20 ISV)
What kind of person enjoys stupidity? Who takes the right path?
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. (Pr 15:21 KJV)
What happens when people consult a lot of advice?
Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. (Pr 15:22 LSB)
How pleasant is friendly conversation filled with tact and timely encouragement?
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! (Pr 15:23 NASB)
Is there a higher way to live that saves us from an early death?
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. (Pr 15:24 NIV)
When the proud try to financially abuse a widow and steal her land, who will defend her?
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. (Pr 15:25 NKJV)
What does God think about the schemes of the wicked, versus kind and loving words?
The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. (Pr 15:26 NLT)
What are the natural self-inflicted consequences for a life of greed?
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. (Pr 15:27 WEB)
What does someone reveal about their hearts by thinking things through before speaking?
The righteous heart reflects before answering, but the wicked mouth blurts out evil. (Pr 15:28 CEB)
Whose prayers does God completely ignore, and whose does He hear?
The Lord never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him. (Pr 15:29 CEV)
What do a smile with a twinkle in the eyes and good news do for us?
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones. (Pr 15:30 ESV)
What happens to the person who listens to constructive criticism?
One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. (Pr 15:31 HCSB)
What kind of attitude does a person have who habitually refuses correction?
Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding. (Pr 15:32 ISV)
If we respect and obey the Lord, what will that teach us?
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. (Pr 15:33 KJV)
Did Paul write of a kind of wisdom that is not of men but of God?
And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, and my word and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature, a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are being abolished. But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom which has been hidden, which God predestined before the ages to our glory, which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor 2:3-8 LSB)
What kind of wisdom is of God and not of men? You decide!
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