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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 2 / Ordinary 7
the Week of Proper 2 / Ordinary 7
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 9:7-9; Proverbs 10:10-11; Proverbs 10:13-14; Proverbs 11:9: 11:11; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 12:13-14; Proverbs 12:16-19; Proverbs 12:22-23; Proverbs 12:25; Proverbs 13:2-3; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:5; Proverbs 15:1-2; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 15:26; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 16:13; Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 16:23-24; Proverbs 16:27; Proverbs 17:5; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 17:27-28; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 18:13; Proverbs 18:17; Proverbs 18:20-21; Proverbs 20:3; Proverbs 20:25 21:23; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 23:9; Proverbs 24:26; Proverbs 25:8-10; Proverbs 25:11-15; Proverbs 25:20; Proverbs 26:4-5; Proverbs 26:17; Proverbs 26:18-19; Proverbs 28:23; Proverbs 29:20
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One who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And one who rebukes a wicked person gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 9:7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you; Rebuke a wise person and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser; Teach a righteous person and he will increase his insight.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who has no sense.
Proverbs 10:13
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Wise people store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person's hands will return to him.
Proverbs 12:14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
From the fruit of a person's mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.
Proverbs 13:2
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies.
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord : but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord .
A divine verdict is on the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
A worthless person digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
One who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; One who rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
The words of a person's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
With the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
Proverbs 18:20
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
One who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Do not speak to be heard by a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
One who gives a right answer Kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,
Proverbs 25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Or one who hears it will put you to shame, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
Proverbs 25:10
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, Is a word spoken at the proper time.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Like clouds and wind without rain Is a person who boasts of his gifts falsely.
Proverbs 25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a troubled heart.
Proverbs 25:20
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, Or you will also be like him.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves, So that he will not be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Like one who takes a dog by the ears, So is one who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.
Proverbs 26:17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Like a maniac who shoots Flaming arrows, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:18
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
So is a person who deceives his neighbor, And says, "Was I not joking?"
Proverbs 26:19
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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