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

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