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July 28, 2019
Proverbs 23:19-35
Today’s Scripture: 19 My son, listen and be wise. Set your heart on the right path.20 Don’t join those who drink too much wine. Don’t join those who stuff themselves with meat.21 Those who drink or eat too much will become poor. If they sleep too much, they’ll have to wear rags. 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life. Don’t hate […]
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July 27, 2019
Proverbs 23:1-18
Today’s Scripture: When you sit down to eat with a ruler, look carefully at what’s in front of you.2 Put a knife to your throat if you like to eat too much.3 Don’t long for his fancy food. It can fool you. 4 Don’t wear yourself out to get rich. Don’t trust how wise you think you are.5 When you take even a […]
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July 26, 2019
Proverbs 22:17-29
Today’s Scripture: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.19 You are the one I am teaching today. That’s because I want you to trust in the Lord.20 I have written 30 sayings […]
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July 25, 2019
Proverbs 22:1-16
Today’s Scripture: You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold. 2 The Lord made rich people and poor people. That’s what they have in common. 3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep going and suffer for it. […]
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July 24, 2019
Proverbs 21:16-31
Today’s Scripture: 16 Whoever leaves the path of understanding ends up with those who are dead. 17 Anyone who loves pleasure will become poor. Anyone who loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. 18 Evil people become the payment for setting godly people free. Those who aren’t faithful are the payment for honest people. 19 It is better to live […]
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July 23, 2019
Proverbs 21:1-15
Today’s Scripture: In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him. 2 A person might think their own ways are right. But the Lord knows what they are thinking. 3 Do what is right and fair. The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices. 4 The proud eyes […]
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July 22, 2019
Proverbs 20:16-30
Today’s Scripture: 16 Take the coat of one who puts up money for what a stranger owes. Hold it until you get paid back if it is done for an outsider. 17 Food gained by cheating tastes sweet. But you will end up with a mouth full of gravel. 18 Plans are made by asking for guidance. So if you go […]
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July 21, 2019
Proverbs 20:1-15
Today’s Scripture: Wine causes you to make fun of others, and beer causes you to start fights. Anyone who is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s anger brings terror like a lion’s roar. Anyone who makes him angry may lose their life. 3 Avoiding a fight brings honor to a person. But every foolish person is […]
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July 20, 2019
Proverbs 19:15-29
Today’s Scripture: 15 Anyone who doesn’t want to work sleeps his life away. And a person who refuses to work goes hungry. 16 Those who keep commandments keep their lives. But those who don’t care how they live will die. 17 Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done. […]
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July 19, 2019
Proverbs 19:1-14
Today’s Scripture: It is better to be poor and to live without blame than to be foolish and to twist words around. 2 Getting excited about something without knowledge isn’t good. It’s even worse to be in a hurry and miss the way. 3 A person’s own foolish acts destroy their life. But their heart is angry with the Lord. […]
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