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