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Proverbs 30:1-17

Today’s Scripture: The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[a] The man declares, I am weary, O God;    I am weary, O God, and worn out.[b]2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man.    I have not the understanding of a man.3 I have not learned wisdom,    nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.4 Who has ascended to […]

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Proverbs 29:1-27

Today’s Scripture: A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken [a]beyond remedy.2 When the righteous [b]increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.4 The king gives stability to the land by justice,But a […]

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Proverbs 28:15-28

Today’s Scripture: 15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bearIs a wicked ruler over a poor people.16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human bloodWill [a]be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.18 He who […]

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Proverbs 28:1-14

Today’s Scripture: The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,But the righteous are [a]bold as a lion.2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes,But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.3 A poor man who oppresses the lowlyIs like a driving rain [b]which leaves no food.4 Those who forsake the law praise […]

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Proverbs 27:1-27

Today’s Scripture: Do not boast about tomorrow,    for you do not know what a day may bring.2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;    a stranger, and not your own lips.3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,    but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,    but who can stand before jealousy?5 Better is […]

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Proverbs 26:15-28

Today’s Scripture: The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;    it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes    than seven men who can answer sensibly.17 Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own    is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, […]

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Proverbs 26:1-14

Today’s Scripture: Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,    so honor is not fitting for a fool.2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,    a curse that is causeless does not alight.3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,    and a rod for the back of fools.4 Answer not a fool according […]

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Proverbs 25:15-28

Today’s Scripture: 15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,    and a soft tongue will break a bone.16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you,    lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house,    lest he have his fill of you and hate you.18 A man who bears false […]

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Proverbs 25:1-14

Today’s Scripture: 1These are more proverbs of Solomon. They were gathered together by the men of Hezekiah, the king of Judah. 2 When God hides a matter, he gets glory.    When kings figure out a matter, they get glory. 3 The heavens are high and the earth is deep.    In the same way, the minds of kings are impossible […]

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Proverbs 24:19-34

Today’s Scripture: 19 Don’t be upset because of evil people.    Don’t long for what sinners have.20 Tomorrow evil people won’t have any hope.    The lamps of sinners will be blown out. 21 My son, have respect for the Lord and the king.    Don’t join with officials who disobey them.22 The Lord and the king will suddenly destroy them.    Who knows what trouble those […]

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