Proverbs 31 The Words of King Lemuel 1The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2What are you doing, my son?[n] What are you doing,(EG) son of my womb? What are you doing,(EH) son of my vows? 3Do(EI) not give your strength to women, your ways to those(EJ) who destroy kings.… Continue Reading
Proverbs 30 The Words of Agur 1The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[h] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.[i] 2Surely I am too(CK) stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3I have not learned wisdom, nor have… Continue Reading
Proverbs 29 1(AX) He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be(AY) broken(AZ) beyond healing. 2When(BA) the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when(BB) the wicked rule, the people groan. 3He who(BC) loves wisdom makes his father glad, but(BD) a companion of prostitutes(BE) squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king(BF) builds up… Continue Reading
In light of our series that we’ve been studying for the past few weeks on being those who have been grasped by the Gospel and are truly committed to Christ, I wanted to share this quote from Jonathan Edwards. “On one Saturday night, in particular, I had such a discovery of the excellency of the… Continue Reading
Proverbs 28 1(A) The wicked flee when no one pursues, but(B) the righteous are bold as a lion. 2When a land transgresses,(C) it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. 3(D) A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.… Continue Reading
Proverbs 27 1Do not boast about tomorrow, (KE) for you do not know what a day may bring. 2Let(KF) another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. 3A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but(KG) a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4Wrath is cruel, anger is… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 16th, we will be having our annual Syrup on the Mount Band of Brothers breakfast. We will meet on campus at 7:00 am and “truck pool” up the mountain, returning around 10:30 am. Craig Hawkins will be talking to us about God’s creation and the beauty of it. Breakfast will be served on… Continue Reading
Proverbs 26 1Like snow in summer or(IY) rain in harvest, so(IZ) honor is(JA) not fitting for a fool. 2Like(JB) a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, (JC) a curse that is causeless does not alight. 3(JD) A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and(JE) a rod for the… Continue Reading
Proverbs 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 1These also are(HR) proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. 2It is the glory of God to(HS) conceal things, but the glory of kings is to(HT) search things out. 3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings… Continue Reading
Proverbs 24 1Be not(FY) envious of evil men, nor desire to be(FZ) with them, 2for their hearts(GA) devise violence, and their lips(GB) talk of trouble. 3By(GC) wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; 4by knowledge the rooms are filled with all(GD) precious and pleasant riches. 5(GE) A wise man is full… Continue Reading