Words of Life
“A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life, But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes...
Category: Forgiveness
A Gentle Word
“A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 AMP Today we are given so excellent advice when faced with a...
A Reasonable Choice
“Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].” Proverbs 13:16 AMP In today’s...
Matter of the Heart
“Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy” Proverbs 12:20 AMP Today our verse begins with the...
Checking the Heart
“The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit” Proverbs 12:5 AMP In today’s verse we deal with the...
Walking Together
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.” Proverbs 12:4 AMP In a day...
Forgotten Origins
“The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the LORD, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight! 21Assuredly, the evil man will...
Right With God
“When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.11By the blessing [of the influence] of...
Hope in the Darkness
“The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.” Proverbs 10:24 NLT I am switching translations today as...