“The desire of the righteous brings only good, but the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.” Proverbs 11:23 AMP Today we see the two divergent directions...
“The wicked man earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying]. 19He...
“The merciful and generous man benefits his own soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.” Proverbs 11:17 AMP In...
“The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness 6The righteousness of the upright will rescue...
“A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the LORD, But an accurate scale is His delight.” Proverbs 11:1 AMP Proverbs 11contiues to compare and...
“The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy, But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His...
“The [reverent] fear of the LORD [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life, But the years of the wicked will be...
“Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin], But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.”...