27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!-Proverbs 21:27Have you ever wondered why our good works were called filthy rags? There is a concept ...  Read More

25The desire of the lazy man kills him,For his hands refuse to labor.26He covets greedily all day long,But the righteous gives and does not spare.-Proverbs 21:25-26Covetousness and laziness are a disa...  Read More

24A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;He acts with arrogant pride.-Proverbs 21:24Pride is promoted throughout our modern day culture. You see it on the movies and various TV shows where the ...  Read More

23Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles.-Proverbs 21:23It is no question in the Scripture the ability that the tongue has to steer you wrong. We often find ourselves apologiz...  Read More

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,And brings down the trusted stronghold.-Proverbs 21:22Have you considered the power that wisdom has? The one who walks in wisdom has the ability to break dow...  Read More

21He who follows righteousness and mercyFinds life, righteousness and honor.-Proverbs 21:21The pursuit of righteousness and mercy should bring us before the throne of God. The reality of these things ...  Read More

20There is desirable treasure,And oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man squanders it.-Proverbs 21:20It is the nature of the fool to squander the riches that he has. I consider this much mo...  Read More

19Better to dwell in the wilderness,Than with a contentious and angry woman.-Proverbs 21:19We have discussed this matter already once in a previous devotion. Seeing as Solomon sees it fit to address t...  Read More

18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,And the unfaithful for the upright.-Proverbs 21:18This is a day the believer can look forward to. Many have taken to the claim that God is unjust for a...  Read More

17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.-Proverbs 21:17Frivolity brings one man after another to their knees. The constant pursuit of pleasure leads to po...  Read More

16A man who wanders from the way of understandingWill rest in the assembly of the dead.-Proverbs 21:16It is vital for us to keep ourselves in the path that we are on in pursuing after Christ. Someone ...  Read More

15It is a joy for the just to do justice,But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.-Proverbs 21:15Understand that an individual does what their nature is. The just individual will perform j...  Read More