“An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips; And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.” Proverbs 17:4 AMP Since the book of Proverbs deals with...
“The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].” Proverbs 13:25 AMP In our previous...
“He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].” Proverbs 13:24 AMP Discipline...
“Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]. 13On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found, But discipline and the...
“He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble; And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin. 11The...
“The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will...