Old Testament

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. < Proverbs 12:15 | > Proverbs 12:17 Reflection Proverbs 12:16 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. < Proverbs 12:16 | > Proverbs 12:18 Reflection Proverbs 12:17 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. < Proverbs 12:17 | > Proverbs 12:19 Reflection Proverbs 12:18 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. < Proverbs 12:18 | > Proverbs 12:20 Reflection Proverbs 12:19 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. < Proverbs 12:1 | > Proverbs 12:3 Reflection Proverbs 12:2 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, […]

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy. < Proverbs 12:19 | > Proverbs 12:21 Reflection Proverbs 12:20 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. < Proverbs 12:20 | > Proverbs 12:22 Reflection Proverbs 12:21 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. < Proverbs 12:21 | > Proverbs 12:23 Reflection Proverbs 12:22 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. < Proverbs 12:22 | > Proverbs 12:24 Reflection Proverbs 12:23 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. < Proverbs 12:23 | > Proverbs 12:25 Reflection Proverbs 12:24 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. < Proverbs 12:24 | > Proverbs 12:26 Reflection Proverbs 12:25 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. < Proverbs 12:25 | > Proverbs 12:27 Reflection Proverbs 12:26 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. < Proverbs 12:26 | > Proverbs 12:28 Reflection Proverbs 12:27 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. < Proverbs 12:27 | > Proverbs 13:1 Reflection Proverbs 12:28 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. < Proverbs 12:2 | > Proverbs 12:4 Reflection Proverbs 12:3 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. < Proverbs 12:3 | > Proverbs 12:5 Reflection Proverbs 12:4 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. < Proverbs 12:4 | > Proverbs 12:6 Reflection Proverbs 12:5 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. < Proverbs 12:5 | > Proverbs 12:7 Reflection Proverbs 12:6 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This […]

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. < Proverbs 12:6 | > Proverbs 12:8 Reflection Proverbs 12:7 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. < Proverbs 12:7 | > Proverbs 12:9 Reflection Proverbs 12:8 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. < Proverbs 12:8 | > Proverbs 12:10 Reflection Proverbs 12:9 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. < Proverbs 12:28 | > Proverbs 13:2 Reflection Proverbs 13:1 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are […]

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. < Proverbs 13:9 | > Proverbs 13:11 Reflection Proverbs 13:10 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. < Proverbs 13:10 | > Proverbs 13:12 Reflection Proverbs 13:11 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. < Proverbs 13:11 | > Proverbs 13:13 Reflection Proverbs 13:12 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, […]

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. < Proverbs 13:12 | > Proverbs 13:14 Reflection Proverbs 13:13 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. < Proverbs 13:13 | > Proverbs 13:15 Reflection Proverbs 13:14 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, […]

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. < Proverbs 13:14 | > Proverbs 13:16 Reflection Proverbs 13:15 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. < Proverbs 13:15 | > Proverbs 13:17 Reflection Proverbs 13:16 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are […]

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. < Proverbs 13:16 | > Proverbs 13:18 Reflection Proverbs 13:17 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]