One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.By justice a king brings stability to a land,but a person who demands "contributions"demolishes it.A person who…
Study on Proverbs 28 | Étude sur Proverbes 28
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,but the righteous are as bold as a lion.When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.A destitute leader who oppresses the pooris like a driving rain that leaves no food.Those who reject the law praise the wicked,but…
Study on Proverbs 27 | Étude sur Proverbes 27
Don't boast about tomorrow,for you don't know what a day might bring.Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.A stone is heavy and sand, a burden,but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,but who can withstand jealousy?Better an open reprimandthan concealed love.The…
Study on Proverbs 26 | Étude sur Proverbes 26
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest,honour is inappropriate for a fool.Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow,an undeserved curse goes nowhere.A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,and a rod for the backs of fools.Don't answer a fool according to his foolishnessor you'll be like him yourself.Answer a fool according…
Study on Proverbs 25 | Étude sur Proverbes 25
These too are proverbs of Solomon,which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah, copied.It is the glory of God to conceal a matterand the glory of kings to investigate a matter.As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.Remove impurities from silver,and material will be produced for…
Study on Proverbs 24 | Étude sur Proverbes 24
Don't envy the evilor desire to be with them,for their hearts plan violence,and their words stir up trouble.A house is built by wisdom,and it is established by understanding;by knowledge the rooms are filledwith every precious and beautiful treasure.A wise warrior is better than a strong one,and a man of knowledge than one of strength;for you…
Study on Proverbs 23 | Étude sur Proverbes 23
When you sit down to dine with a ruler,consider carefully what is before you,and put a knife to your throatif you have a big appetite;don't desire his choice food,for that food is deceptive.Don't wear yourself out to get rich;because you know better, stop!As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,for it makes wings…
Chapter 23—Buried in His Heart Forevermore
Key passage For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Anyone who believes…
Study on Proverbs 22 | Étude sur Proverbes 22
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;favour is better than silver and gold.Rich and poor have this in common:the Lord makes them all.A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.Humility, the fear of the Lord,results in wealth, honour, and life.There are thorns and snares on…
Chapter 22—To the End
Key passage Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.Now when it was time for supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, Simon Iscariot's…
