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

22As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.-Proverbs 11:22Before utilizing this as a clever bible insult against some poor lady, let us break down what the compar...  Read More

16A gracious woman retains honor,But ruthless men retain riches.17The merciful man does good for his own soul,But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.18The wicked man does deceptive work,But he who...  Read More

15He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,But one who hates being surety is secure.-Proverbs 11:15Money is a sensitive matter for many. Most of us have found that there is a balance of being gener...  Read More

14Where there is no counsel, the people fall;But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.-Proverbs 11:14I find that there are multiple sides to the failing of counseling. There is need for it a...  Read More

12He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,But a man of understanding holds his peace.-Proverbs 11:12Our world teaches that grudges are a wise thing. While they do not mean for it to be over e...  Read More

10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,But it is overthrown by the mouth of the ...  Read More

9The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.-Proverbs 11:9Hypocrisy is something that we are all familiar with to some regard. That being ...  Read More

7When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,And the hope of the unjust perishes.8The righteous is delivered from trouble,And it comes to the wicked instead.-Proverbs 11:7-8For what does a wic...  Read More

5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,But the unfaithful will be caught by t...  Read More

3The integrity of the upright will guide them,But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,But righteousness delivers from death.-Proverbs 11:3-4I o...  Read More

When pride comes, then comes shame;But with the humble is wisdom.-Proverbs 11:2There is the famous saying that goes, "Pride comes before the fall." The idea finds itself rooted in Genesis 3 with the f...  Read More

13A talebearer reveals secrets,But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.-Proverbs 11:13Gossip has become overwhelmingly acceptable among the body of Christ. It should not be difficult, but...  Read More

Dishonest  scales are an abomination to the Lord,But a just weight is His delight.-Proverbs 11:1You will see this language of dishonest scales throughout Scripture. To explain in short, it is cheating...  Read More

30The righteous will never be removed,But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,But the perverse tongue will be cut out.32The lips of the righteous kno...  Read More

27The fear of the Lord prolongs days,But the years of the wicked will be shortened.28The hope of the righteous will be gladness,But the expectation of the wicked will perish.29The way of the Lord is s...  Read More

26As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,So is the lazy man to those who send him.-Proverbs 10:26There is a lie that many of us have come to believe. It is that our actions only affect ourselve...  Read More

23To do evil is like sport to a fool,But a man of understanding has wisdom.24The fear of the wicked will come upon him,And the desire of the righteous will be granted.25When the whirlwind passes by, t...  Read More

22The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,And He adds no sorrow with it.-Proverbs 10:22For every wicked means of attaining anything, sorrow is tied to it. In the pursuit of happiness, they run to temp...  Read More

19In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,But he who restrains his lips is wise.20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;The heart of the wicked is worth little.21The lips of the righteous ...  Read More

18Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,And whoever spreads slander is a fool.-Proverbs 10:18I am sure we have all heard that one person who is talking about someone behind there back, but then the pers...  Read More

17He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,But he who refuses correction goes astray.-Proverbs 10:17The vast majority of us are introspective enough to notice patterns in our own lives. Many tim...  Read More