The Path

15:3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,     but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 11:5 The righteousness…

3:1-81 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your…

3:10 “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” 9:2, 5 “She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table… ‘Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.’” 20:1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;    whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 23:1-31 When you…

21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit    as surely as haste leads to poverty. 21:29 The wicked put up a bold front,  but the upright give thought to their ways.  24:27 Put your outdoor work in order    and get your fields ready;    after that, build your house. 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household    and does not eat the bread of idleness.  11:14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,    but victory is won through many advisers. 15:22 Plans fail for…

15:17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love    than a fattened calf with hatred. 17:1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet    than a house full of feasting, with strife. 6:16, 1916 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him…19 …a person who stirs up conflict in the community. 14:17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things,     and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays…

6:16-1916 There are six things the Lord hates,    seven that are detestable to him:17 haughty eyes… 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with humility comes wisdom. 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.  18:12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.  29:23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. 15:33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. 25:6-76 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his…

19:26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace. 20:20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. 30:11 There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers. 30:17 The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. 23:22-2422 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your…

23:26-28 26 My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways, 27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, and a wayward wife is a narrow well. 28 Like a bandit she lies in wait and multiplies the unfaithful among men.  12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. 14:1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 24:3-43 By wisdom a house is built, and…

15:17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love     than a fattened calf with hatred. 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,     and the pleasantness of a friend     springs from their heartfelt advice. 20:6 Many claim to have unfailing love,    but a faithful person who can find? 12:26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,    but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise,    for a companion of fools suffers harm. 16:29 A violent person entices their neighbor    and…

Proverbs referenced in this sermon: Proverbs 27:23-2723 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,    give careful attention to your herds;24 for riches do not endure forever,    and a crown is not secure for all generations.25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears    and the grass from the hills is gathered in,26 the lambs will provide you with clothing,    and the goats with the price of a field.27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family    and to nourish your female servants. Proverbs 6:1-51My…

Proverbs 30:7-9:7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die:8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;    give me neither poverty nor riches,    but give me only my daily bread.9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you    and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. 22:2 Rich and poor have this in common:    The Lord is the Maker of them all. 29:13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:    The Lord gives sight to…