23The desire of the righteous is only good,But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.-Proverbs 11:23Once again, we see this revelation of the affect of the inward man. The desire of the righteous is ...  Read More

22As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.-Proverbs 11:22Before utilizing this as a clever bible insult against some poor lady, let us break down what the compar...  Read More

16A gracious woman retains honor,But ruthless men retain riches.17The merciful man does good for his own soul,But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.18The wicked man does deceptive work,But he who...  Read More

15He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,But one who hates being surety is secure.-Proverbs 11:15Money is a sensitive matter for many. Most of us have found that there is a balance of being gener...  Read More

14Where there is no counsel, the people fall;But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.-Proverbs 11:14I find that there are multiple sides to the failing of counseling. There is need for it a...  Read More

12He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,But a man of understanding holds his peace.-Proverbs 11:12Our world teaches that grudges are a wise thing. While they do not mean for it to be over e...  Read More

10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,But it is overthrown by the mouth of the ...  Read More

9The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.-Proverbs 11:9Hypocrisy is something that we are all familiar with to some regard. That being ...  Read More

7When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,And the hope of the unjust perishes.8The righteous is delivered from trouble,And it comes to the wicked instead.-Proverbs 11:7-8For what does a wic...  Read More

5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,But the unfaithful will be caught by t...  Read More

3The integrity of the upright will guide them,But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,But righteousness delivers from death.-Proverbs 11:3-4I o...  Read More

13A talebearer reveals secrets,But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.-Proverbs 11:13Gossip has become overwhelmingly acceptable among the body of Christ. It should not be difficult, but...  Read More