24The hand of the diligent will rule,But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.-Proverbs 12:24We must remember that the Lord looks at every area of our lives. He desires for us to walk in holiness ...  Read More

23A prudent man conceals knowledge,But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.-Proverbs 12:23Have you ever met someone that sounded a lot smarter when they didn't talk? The heart of fools proclaims ...  Read More

17He who speaks truth declares righteousness,But a false witness, deceit.18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19The truthful lip shall be ...  Read More

16A fool’s wrath is known at once,But a prudent man covers shame.-Proverbs 12:16The fool cannot contain their emotions. They are led by them. I think of how so many road rage or treat customer service...  Read More

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,But he who heeds counsel is wise.-Proverbs 12:15This may very well be the theme of our culture. Everyone has an outlet to express their own opinion. Everyo...  Read More

13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,But the righteous will come through trouble.14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,And the recompense of a man’s hands ...  Read More

12The wicked covet the catch of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields fruit.-Proverbs 12:12Covetousness is a sin that needs to be recognized amidst the body of Christ. The wicked are forever u...  Read More

11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.-Proverbs 12:11We turn once again to the matter of reaping what you sow. However, instead o...  Read More

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal,But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.-Proverbs 12:10In Genesis, man was given the authority to have dominion over all creation. It is unfortu...  Read More

9Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.-Proverbs 12:9Let us learn to walk in humility, no matter our lot in life. Paul highlights in the end of...  Read More

8A man will be commended according to his wisdom,But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.-Proverbs 12:8In order for us to really understand this verse, I would like for us to know what perv...  Read More

7The wicked are overthrown and are no more,But the house of the righteous will stand.-Proverbs 12:7One of the most difficult things for my generation to grasp is saving for long term. Most of those in...  Read More

5The thoughts of the righteous are right,But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.6The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.-Proverbs 12:...  Read More

4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.-Proverbs 12:4Our culture has taken the idea of marriage and completely twisted it around. The m...  Read More

3A man is not established by wickedness,But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.-Proverbs 12:3This is important for us to understand. Cutting corners and trying to build ourselves up by way of w...  Read More

2A good man obtains favor from the Lord,But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.-Proverbs 12:2Verses like this ought to stand out to you. When you have a very clear picture of what the Lord lov...  Read More

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,But he who hates correction is stupid.-Proverbs 12:1We have arrived at one of my favorite bible verses of all times, and I am sure you cannot guess why. Certa...  Read More

31If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,How much more the ungodly and the sinner.-Proverbs 11:31There is an understanding that we must come to of reaping what you sow. Our culture is built...  Read More

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,And he who wins souls is wise.-Proverbs 11:30I am amazed by some of the typology of Christ. The bearer of righteousness who gives us righteousness is our...  Read More

29He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.-Proverbs 11:29We have a responsibility to our families to care for them. Check out what Paul ha...  Read More

28He who trusts in his riches will fall,But the righteous will flourish like foliage.-Proverbs 11:28I can hardly go a day without hearing someone talk about the dollar losing its value. So frequently ...  Read More

27He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.-Proverbs 11:27We see throughout Scripture an emphasis upon what we seek. If you are looking for something, your a...  Read More

24There is one who scatters, yet increases more;And there is one who withholds more than is right,But it leads to poverty.25The generous soul will be made rich,And he who waters will also be watered h...  Read More

23The desire of the righteous is only good,But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.-Proverbs 11:23Once again, we see this revelation of the affect of the inward man. The desire of the righteous is ...  Read More