Old Testament

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. < Proverbs 25:1 | > Proverbs 25:3 Reflection Proverbs 25:2 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This […]

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. < Proverbs 25:19 | > Proverbs 25:21 Reflection Proverbs 25:20 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear […]

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: < Proverbs 25:20 | > Proverbs 25:22 Reflection Proverbs 25:21 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 […]

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. < Proverbs 25:21 | > Proverbs 25:23 Reflection Proverbs 25:22 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 […]

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. < Proverbs 25:22 | > Proverbs 25:24 Reflection Proverbs 25:23 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 […]

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. < Proverbs 25:23 | > Proverbs 25:25 Reflection Proverbs 25:24 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This […]

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. < Proverbs 25:24 | > Proverbs 25:26 Reflection Proverbs 25:25 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 its […]

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. < Proverbs 25:25 | > Proverbs 25:27 Reflection Proverbs 25:26 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, […]

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. < Proverbs 25:26 | > Proverbs 25:28 Reflection Proverbs 25:27 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 may […]

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. < Proverbs 25:27 | > Proverbs 26:1 Reflection Proverbs 25:28 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 […]

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. < Proverbs 25:2 | > Proverbs 25:4 Reflection Proverbs 25:3 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 brief, but […]

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. < Proverbs 25:3 | > Proverbs 25:5 Reflection Proverbs 25:4 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 may be brief, […]

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. < Proverbs 25:4 | > Proverbs 25:6 Reflection Proverbs 25:5 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 […]

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: < Proverbs 25:5 | > Proverbs 25:7 Reflection Proverbs 25:6 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may […]

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. < Proverbs 25:6 | > Proverbs 25:8 Reflection Proverbs 25:7 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, […]

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. < Proverbs 25:7 | > Proverbs 25:9 Reflection Proverbs 25:8 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear […]

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: < Proverbs 25:8 | > Proverbs 25:10 Reflection Proverbs 25:9 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 brief, but its words […]

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. < Proverbs 25:28 | > Proverbs 26:2 Reflection Proverbs 26:1 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, […]

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. < Proverbs 26:9 | > Proverbs 26:11 Reflection Proverbs 26:10 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 […]

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. < Proverbs 26:10 | > Proverbs 26:12 Reflection Proverbs 26:11 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 words […]

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. < Proverbs 26:11 | > Proverbs 26:13 Reflection Proverbs 26:12 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 […]

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. < Proverbs 26:12 | > Proverbs 26:14 Reflection Proverbs 26:13 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, […]

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. < Proverbs 26:13 | > Proverbs 26:15 Reflection Proverbs 26:14 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, but its words […]

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. < Proverbs 26:14 | > Proverbs 26:16 Reflection Proverbs 26:15 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 […]

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. < Proverbs 26:15 | > Proverbs 26:17 Reflection Proverbs 26:16 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 […]

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. < Proverbs 26:16 | > Proverbs 26:18 Reflection Proverbs 26:17 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. […]

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, < Proverbs 26:17 | > Proverbs 26:19 Reflection Proverbs 26:18 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 brief, but its words are not accidental. By […]

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? < Proverbs 26:18 | > Proverbs 26:20 Reflection Proverbs 26:19 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 brief, but its […]

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. < Proverbs 26:1 | > Proverbs 26:3 Reflection Proverbs 26:2 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, […]

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. < Proverbs 26:19 | > Proverbs 26:21 Reflection Proverbs 26:20 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 […]