Old Testament

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. < Proverbs 26:20 | > Proverbs 26:22 Reflection Proverbs 26:21 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 […]

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. < Proverbs 26:21 | > Proverbs 26:23 Reflection Proverbs 26:22 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 […]

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. < Proverbs 26:22 | > Proverbs 26:24 Reflection Proverbs 26:23 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 […]

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; < Proverbs 26:23 | > Proverbs 26:25 Reflection Proverbs 26:24 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 words are […]

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. < Proverbs 26:24 | > Proverbs 26:26 Reflection Proverbs 26:25 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 […]

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. < Proverbs 26:25 | > Proverbs 26:27 Reflection Proverbs 26:26 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 its […]

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. < Proverbs 26:26 | > Proverbs 26:28 Reflection Proverbs 26:27 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 be […]

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. < Proverbs 26:27 | > Proverbs 27:1 Reflection Proverbs 26:28 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 whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. < Proverbs 26:2 | > Proverbs 26:4 Reflection Proverbs 26:3 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, […]

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. < Proverbs 26:3 | > Proverbs 26:5 Reflection Proverbs 26:4 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, but its […]

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. < Proverbs 26:4 | > Proverbs 26:6 Reflection Proverbs 26:5 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 […]

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. < Proverbs 26:5 | > Proverbs 26:7 Reflection Proverbs 26:6 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 be […]

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. < Proverbs 26:6 | > Proverbs 26:8 Reflection Proverbs 26:7 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, […]

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. < Proverbs 26:7 | > Proverbs 26:9 Reflection Proverbs 26:8 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 may be […]

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. < Proverbs 26:8 | > Proverbs 26:10 Reflection Proverbs 26:9 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 […]

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. < Proverbs 26:28 | > Proverbs 27:2 Reflection Proverbs 27:1 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 […]

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. < Proverbs 27:9 | > Proverbs 27:11 Reflection Proverbs 27:10 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws […]

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. < Proverbs 27:10 | > Proverbs 27:12 Reflection Proverbs 27:11 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, […]

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. < Proverbs 27:11 | > Proverbs 27:13 Reflection Proverbs 27:12 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, […]

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. < Proverbs 27:12 | > Proverbs 27:14 Reflection Proverbs 27:13 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 […]

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. < Proverbs 27:13 | > Proverbs 27:15 Reflection Proverbs 27:14 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. […]

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. < Proverbs 27:14 | > Proverbs 27:16 Reflection Proverbs 27:15 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 […]

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. < Proverbs 27:15 | > Proverbs 27:17 Reflection Proverbs 27:16 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 […]

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. < Proverbs 27:16 | > Proverbs 27:18 Reflection Proverbs 27:17 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 […]

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. < Proverbs 27:17 | > Proverbs 27:19 Reflection Proverbs 27:18 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 […]

As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. < Proverbs 27:18 | > Proverbs 27:20 Reflection Proverbs 27:19 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 words […]

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. < Proverbs 27:1 | > Proverbs 27:3 Reflection Proverbs 27:2 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, […]

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. < Proverbs 27:19 | > Proverbs 27:21 Reflection Proverbs 27:20 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 brief, but its words […]

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. < Proverbs 27:20 | > Proverbs 27:22 Reflection Proverbs 27:21 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 […]

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. < Proverbs 27:21 | > Proverbs 27:23 Reflection Proverbs 27:22 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. […]