20He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will be destroyed.-Proverbs 13:20You are a reflection of those that you spend your time with most. If you do not spend much time wi...  Read More

19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.-Proverbs 13:19Having desires come to fulfillment is delightful. We must understand a deeper view upo...  Read More

18Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.-Proverbs 13:18Taking correction is hard. It takes a lot of humility and willingness to learn f...  Read More

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,But a faithful ambassador brings health.-Proverbs 13:17What kind of message do you bring with you wherever you go? Paul calls us ambassadors in 2 Corinthians 5....  Read More

15Good understanding gains favor,But the way of the unfaithful is hard.16Every prudent man acts with knowledge,But a fool lays open his folly.-Proverbs 13:15-16We see a lot through the Proverbs of gai...  Read More

13He who despises the word will be destroyed,But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.14The law of the wise is a fountain of life,To turn one away from the snares of death.-Proverbs 13:13-14I...  Read More

12Hope deferred makes the heart sick,But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.-Proverbs 13:12We have a hope and His name is Jesus. We look forward to His return with a hopeful expectation. That...  Read More

    11      Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,    But he who gathers by labor will increase.-Proverbs 13:11Take note of the fact that the Lord cares more about how you attain than what yo...  Read More

    10      By pride comes nothing but strife,    But with the well-advised is wisdom.-Proverbs 13:10Pride prevents growth. Pride prevents learning. Pride prevents holiness. Nothing comes from it but ...  Read More

    9      The light of the righteous rejoices,    But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.-Proverbs 13:9We have become spoiled in today's world. Light is provided often throughout the night, thoug...  Read More

    8      The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,    But the poor does not hear rebuke.-Proverbs 13:8One of the things I love about Proverbs is the practical wisdom given. While many may view wealt...  Read More

    7      There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;    And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.-Proverbs 13:7We see it all over the place. So many who have wealth are still m...  Read More