6      Train up a child in the way he should go,    And when he is old he will not depart from it.-Proverbs 22:6Here we have a verse that we as parents often cling to in the hopes that this is speakin...  Read More

    5      Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;    He who guards his soul will be far from them.-Proverbs 22:5It is the tactic of the enemy to utilize every means he can to trap us and ke...  Read More

    4      By humility and the fear of the LORD    Are riches and honor and life.-Proverbs 22:4Here is a combination of things that we must grow in as believers. We need to learn humility and grow in ...  Read More

    3      A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,    But the simple pass on and are punished.-Proverbs 22:3It is foolishness to walk around blindly and just hope that everything will go over w...  Read More

    2      The rich and the poor have this in common,    The LORD is the maker of them all.-Proverbs 22:2It is extremely problematic when we view people through our own corrupted lenses. Race, status,...  Read More

    A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    Loving favor rather than silver and gold.-Proverbs 22:1Reputation definitely is not everything for the individual, but it absolutely carrie...  Read More

    31      The horse is prepared for the day of battle,    But deliverance is of the LORD.-Proverbs 21:31While verse 30 gave an argument for us to not fight against the Lord, this verse instructs us ...  Read More

30There is no wisdom or understandingOr counsel against the Lord.-Proverbs 21:30I can hardly imagine the pride it takes to believe that we can out-wit the Lord Almighty. What charge can we bring again...  Read More

29A wicked man hardens his face,But as for the upright, he establishes his way.-Proverbs 21:29The man who hardens his face is the one who refuses to take instruction or correction in what they are doi...  Read More

28A false witness shall perish,But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.-Proverbs 21:28There remains a judgment for those who speak falsely concerning another. We ought not to take such judgment...  Read More

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!-Proverbs 21:27Have you ever wondered why our good works were called filthy rags? There is a concept ...  Read More

25The desire of the lazy man kills him,For his hands refuse to labor.26He covets greedily all day long,But the righteous gives and does not spare.-Proverbs 21:25-26Covetousness and laziness are a disa...  Read More

24A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;He acts with arrogant pride.-Proverbs 21:24Pride is promoted throughout our modern day culture. You see it on the movies and various TV shows where the ...  Read More

23Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles.-Proverbs 21:23It is no question in the Scripture the ability that the tongue has to steer you wrong. We often find ourselves apologiz...  Read More

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,And brings down the trusted stronghold.-Proverbs 21:22Have you considered the power that wisdom has? The one who walks in wisdom has the ability to break dow...  Read More

21He who follows righteousness and mercyFinds life, righteousness and honor.-Proverbs 21:21The pursuit of righteousness and mercy should bring us before the throne of God. The reality of these things ...  Read More

20There is desirable treasure,And oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man squanders it.-Proverbs 21:20It is the nature of the fool to squander the riches that he has. I consider this much mo...  Read More

19Better to dwell in the wilderness,Than with a contentious and angry woman.-Proverbs 21:19We have discussed this matter already once in a previous devotion. Seeing as Solomon sees it fit to address t...  Read More

18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,And the unfaithful for the upright.-Proverbs 21:18This is a day the believer can look forward to. Many have taken to the claim that God is unjust for a...  Read More

17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.-Proverbs 21:17Frivolity brings one man after another to their knees. The constant pursuit of pleasure leads to po...  Read More

16A man who wanders from the way of understandingWill rest in the assembly of the dead.-Proverbs 21:16It is vital for us to keep ourselves in the path that we are on in pursuing after Christ. Someone ...  Read More

15It is a joy for the just to do justice,But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.-Proverbs 21:15Understand that an individual does what their nature is. The just individual will perform j...  Read More

14A gift in secret pacifies anger,And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.-Proverbs 21:14This is another one of those instances where we recognize matters of fact being addressed does not particular...  Read More

    13      Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor    Will also cry himself and not be heard.-Proverbs 21:13We see this kind of imagery recurrent throughout Scripture. With the same measure you...  Read More