A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver (Proverbs 25:11). Advice, correction, direction, exhortation, and such like, properly given is a great blessing. “Apples of gold” is a phrase depicting true value. Thus, words properly …

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls (Proverbs 25:28). Do you have doors in your house? Do you have walls in your house? Why? Some may respond …

For a just man falleth seven times and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief (Proverbs 24:16). It seems to be the common case where good and evil; godly and ungodly; righteous and unrighteous are compared. In …

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long (Proverbs 23:17). Our Lord said: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also (Matthew 6:21). Who is your hero? …

Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise and apply thine heart unto my knowledge (Proverbs 22:17). God pleads with man to hear and heed His word. There is no command of God that hurts man, but …

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour (Proverbs 21:21). Do you desire life, righteousness and honor? The word translated “followeth” is defined as: to run after; to chase. To have life, righteousness and honor, we …

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise (Proverbs 20:1). The consumption of intoxicants did not have its origin in the 21st century. The defense of the consumption of intoxicants did not …

There are man devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand (Proverbs 19:21). What is in your heart? What thoughts fill your head? The word translated “devices” could also be translated “plans.” What plans …

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits (Proverbs 16:2). By who or what is your conscience trained? Who is the supreme authority in your life? For whose approval do …