35The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,But his wrath is against him who causes shame.-Proverbs 14:35Understanding that the Lord is our King of Kings should add some weight to this verse. If we de...  Read More

34Righteousness exalts a nation,But sin is a reproach to any people.-Proverbs 14:34As we look at the world around us today, even just within our own nation, we see a people that delights in sin. It do...  Read More

33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,But what is in the heart of fools is made known.-Proverbs 14:33It is a significant statement to say that wisdom abides in your heart. The one w...  Read More

32The wicked is banished in his wickedness,But the righteous has a refuge in his death.-Proverbs 14:32The life that we live now determines the outcome of our reward. The concept of reaping what you so...  Read More

31He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.-Proverbs 14:31It has become a bit of a cliché to call people image-bearers. I pray that as we say such th...  Read More

30A sound heart is life to the body,But envy is rottenness to the bones.-Proverbs 14:30Soundness of heart is akin to purity of heart. A heart that is pure does not desire the mixture. It does not seek...  Read More

29He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,But he who is impulsive exalts folly.-Proverbs 14:29One of the major trademarks of the believer is self-control. We should not be impulsive people. Im...  Read More

28In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.-Proverbs 14:28Evidently we do not live in a generous of kings and queens, princes and princesses. Ho...  Read More

26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And His children will have a place of refuge.27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,To turn one away from the snares of death.-Proverbs 14:26...  Read More

25A true witness delivers souls,But a deceitful witness speaks lies.-Proverbs 14:25When you have someone that has integrity in their speech, their words have value. When someone is always conjuring up...  Read More

24The crown of the wise is their riches,But the foolishness of fools is folly.-Proverbs 14:24I know many people who I would consider to be extremely wise, but they certainly are not ones I would consi...  Read More

23In all labor there is profit,But idle chatter leads only to poverty.-Proverbs 14:23I have heard this from several men in my life, "If it was easy, everyone would do it." Labor is something that we l...  Read More