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Study on Proverbs 31 | Étude sur Proverbes 31
The words of King Lemuel,a pronouncement that his mother taught him: What should I say, my son?What, son of my womb?What, son of my vows?Don’t spend your energy on womenor your efforts on those who destroy kings.It is not for kings, Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wineor for rulers to desire beer.Otherwise, he…
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Study on Proverbs 30 | Étude sur Proverbes 30
The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The pronouncement. The man’s oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: I am more stupid than any other person,and I lack a human’s ability to understand.I have not gained wisdom,and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.Who has gone up to heaven and come down?Who has gathered…
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Study on Proverbs 29 | Étude sur Proverbes 29
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Study on Proverbs 21 / Étude sur Proverbes 21
A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand:He directs it wherever he chooses. All a person’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord weighs hearts. Doing what is righteous and justis more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. The lamp that guides the wicked—haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin. The plans…
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