26The person who labors, labors for himself,For his hungry mouth drives him on.-Proverbs 16:26Labor is a necessary part of life. As it is stated in 2 Thessalonians, if a man doesn't work, he doesn't e...  Read More

25There is a way that seems right to a man,But its end is the way of death.-Proverbs 16:25We live in a world that overemphasizes trusting in our own heart and doing what we think is right. However, th...  Read More

24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.-Proverbs 16:24Never underestimate the power of a kind word to someone. There was a period of time where I challenge...  Read More

23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,And adds learning to his lips.-Proverbs 16:23We see a similarity here with James who says that whoever bridles his tongue is a perfect man. Wisdom does not ju...  Read More

22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.But the correction of fools is folly.-Proverbs 16:22When you have understanding, it is a recurring investment. It can apply to a slew of circu...  Read More

21The wise in heart will be called prudent,And sweetness of the lips increases learning.-Proverbs 16:21Caution will come about with being wise. Yet there is a balance in this. The wise do not get stuc...  Read More

20He who heeds the word wisely will find good,And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.-Proverbs 16:20James makes it abundantly clear that we are not just to be hearers of the word, but doers. Many...  Read More

18Pride goes before destruction,And a haughty spirit before a fall.19Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,Than to divide the spoil with the proud.-Proverbs 16:18-19Understanding that God res...  Read More

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;He who keeps his way preserves his soul.-Proverbs 16:17The road that is taken by the righteous is one that abandons wickedness. There have been many...  Read More

16How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.-Proverbs 16:16I pray that we all grow in understanding the value of wisdom. I have seen so many g...  Read More

12It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For a throne is established by righteousness.13Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And they love him who speaks what is right.14As messengers ...  Read More

11Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s;All the weights in the bag are His work.-Proverbs 16:11The reality stands that the vast majority of people would be willing to lie for it to benefit themselv...  Read More