I had to restrain one of them. “As the churning of milk produces butter, and wringing the nose produces blood, so...
Freedom has never been free. “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man...
Why would anyone paint half a picture? “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and...
Not all wants are wrong, but… “Hell and Destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.” -...
God believes in hard work. “As a door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed.” - Proverbs 26:14...
We’ll keep searching. “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a...
It only helps the devil. “Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man...
Seems strong, doesn’t it? “Put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.” - Proverbs 23:2 (NKJV)
His friend snapped. “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go.” - Proverbs 22:24...
It’s easier for the church to check out. “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and...
Crime doesn’t pay. “Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.” -...
You can’t always get what you want. “Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his...
Less damage that way… “He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.” - Proverbs...
You’re worth more to God than that. “The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests...
Fortunes were made and lost. “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be...
Before you quit your job or quit college… “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of...
She was an absolute tower of strength. “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her...
Greedy, dishonest people. “Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will...
Integrity demands it. “The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious...
Everyone can participate. “The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.” ...
Sometimes less is more. “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” ...
If you’re willing, He’ll give you the power. “Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.”...
Nothing else matters nearly as much. “Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice...
Religion does not excuse sin. “I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.” - Proverbs 7:14...
What kind of person does that? “...one who sows discord among brethren.” - Proverbs 6:19 (NKJV)
That moment of madness is never worth it. “For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother...
I watched with horror as… “Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established.” - Proverbs 4:26...
No doubt you didn’t enjoy it. “My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of His...
That can’t be true. “The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” - Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV)
The devil did not make you do it. “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” - Proverbs 1:10 (KJV)
