9Ointment and perfume delight the heart,And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.-Proverbs 27:9We have all become far too sensitive in the modern day. Rebuke and correction ...  Read More

8Like a bird that wanders from its nestIs a man who wanders from his place.-Proverbs 27:8What does a bird leave behind when they leave their nest? Their security, their comfort, their provision, and t...  Read More

7A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb,But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.-Proverbs 27:7There are so many ways in which we can take this. In a literal sense, one who has everything alre...  Read More

6Faithful are the wounds of a friend,But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.-Proverbs 27:6There have been many times that I have received harsh rebukes from those closest to me. They have strung and...  Read More

5Open rebuke is betterThan love carefully concealed.-Proverbs 27:5Consider the measure of love a father would have for his child if he let that child play wildly with sharp knives. Consider the measur...  Read More

4Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,But who is able to stand before jealousy?-Proverbs 27:4I find it interesting that we often think opposite of this passage. We do not mind when people are jealous of...  Read More

3A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.-Proverbs 27:3Attempting to deal with a fool in their wrath is a difficult ask for anyone. The fool does not play ...  Read More

2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;A stranger, and not your own lips.-Proverbs 27:2I am sure we have all experienced someone who can go on and on about all of their accomplishments. Y...  Read More

Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.-Proverbs 27:1While there is a lot of wisdom in making plans, we must do so humbly. We do not know what tomorrow will bring....  Read More

28A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,And a flattering mouth works ruin.-Proverbs 26:28It would do us well to consider the effect our words can have on others. It would also do us well to...  Read More

    27      Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,    And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.-Proverbs 26:27This is a simple concept that we like to call, what goes around, comes around...  Read More

Merry Christmas! Today's devotion has nothing to do with Christmas itself, but it felt wrong not to say anything.    24      He who hates, disguises it with his lips,    And lays up deceit within hims...  Read More