Sermons (Page 22)

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…