Proverbs Chapter 14

Here is the Proverbs Chapter to Read for Today.

Feel free to reply after reading it with any insights or observations.

Proverbs, Chapter 14

14:1 Every wise woman builds her house; But the foolish plucks it down with her own hands.

14:2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh; But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

14:5 A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness utters lies.

14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and it is not [found]; But knowledge is easy to him who has understanding.

14:7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, And you will not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

14:9 A trespass-offering mocks fools; But among the upright there is goodwill.

14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness; And a stranger does not intermeddle with its joy.

14:11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown; But the tent of the upright will flourish.

14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man; But its end are the ways of death.

14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

14:14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways; And a good man [will be satisfied] from himself.

14:15 The simple believes every word; But the prudent man looks well to his going.

14:16 A wise man fears, and departs from evil; But the fool is furious and confident.

14:17 He who is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

14:18 The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

14:19 The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

14:20 The poor is hated even of his own fellow man; But the rich has many friends.

14:21 He who despises his fellow man sins; But he who has pity on the poor, he is happy.

14:22 Do they not err who devise evil? But mercy and truth [will be to] those who devise good.

14:23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tends] only to poverty.

14:24 The crown of the wise is their riches; [but] folly is the diadem of fools.

14:25 A true witness delivers souls; But he who utters lies [causes] deceit.

14:26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence; And his sons will have a place of refuge.

14:27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.

14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

14:29 He who is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he who is in a hurry of spirit exalts folly.

14:30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

14:31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker; But he who has mercy on the needy honors him.

14:32 The wicked is thrust down in his evildoing; But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

14:35 The king's favor is toward a slave who deals wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him who causes shame.

(UPDV Translation - Copyrighted, Used By Permission. A raised + sign next to a word means plural.)

 

[pradmin]

The following discussion is from the January Reading of This Chapter of Proverbs at ericasp.com:<BR><BR>

<blockquote><p>He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs 14:26)<br /></p></blockquote><p><br />The love of a parent for his or her child is an amazing thing, a powerful thing.  But because of the sheer power of this parental love, there is also a danger in prioritization.  It can be easy to think about one's children:  "These are my top priority; even if I do nothing else right in life, I want to do well by my children."  While clearly well-intentioned, I don't think this is the best way to go about it.<br /><br /><a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/amsterdamasp/4179232563/" title="Asp Family - Dock Profile Ca

ndid by Amsterdam Asp, on Flickr"><img src=&quot;http://public.prayerrequest.com/images/pr365/4179232563_c283e85cf0.jpg" alt="Asp Family - Dock Profile Candid" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="334" he

ight="500" align="left" /></a>In my own life, I've become thoroughly convinced that my ranked-order priorities need to be (1) God, (2) my wife, (3) my children, and (4) everything else (job, extended family, friendships, ministry, personal passions, etc.).  I find strong support for this listing in the words of Proverbs 14:26.  "He who fears the L

ord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge."  Notice how the PARENT's attitude towards the Lord creates a refuge for his or her CHILDREN.  The

benefits of one's individual walk with God are not just for one's own life, but for the lives of those immediately surrounding -- the individual's closest loved ones.  It's a b

it counter-intuitive, but my personal experience tells me that it's spot-on.<br /><br />When I'm walking closely with God and really giving that relationship the respect it deserves,

then my wife is automatically benefitted.  I'm better at helping out around the house and less self-absorbed.  I'm more consistent in patterns like maintaining our weekly

date night and taking time for deep conversation with her.  I'm more patient and gentle and kind.  I have better wisdom for making decisions in our family, and I'm less sus

ceptible to sin and temptation.  And our relationship blossoms because of the rich fountain of love and wisdom that comes from my personal fear of the Lord.<br /><br />Here's where it gets even better.  Compounded by the benefits of a loving relationship with God and a loving relationship between parents, our children really do seem to take refuge in the trickle-down effects of healthy prioritization.  When I'm walking with God (and when Marci is walking with God), then our relationship is strong.  And when our relationship is strong, our children's sense of family and security is strong.  Again, it feels quite counter-intuitive -- that spending LESS time with my children (i.e. putting some of that available time into personal pursuit of God and into special time as a married couple, without children) can actually result in MORE security and well-being.  But I think it's really true.  I imagine there are probably psychological studies that could tell you the same thing (though looking these facts up for you is pretty low on the priority list!), but I just know it from intuition and experience.  And from the wisdom of Solomon.</p>

 

[Christine]

He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs 14:26)

As the child of a Mom who feared the Lord, I agree wholeheartedly with this verse. I've said before that my Mom's faith was her greatest legacy to me. It is the thing I value most. God has been my fortress and the Rock that I lean on in great part because of the example she set for me, of seeking Him often, praying often, and living the example of a woman who truly got her strength from God and loved Him with all her heart. Sure, she was a great cook and sometimes funny. She provided for us, sewed many of our clothes, and made sacrifices for us. But none of that comes close to the last advice she gave me before she went to Heaven and the example she set that made me take that advice to heart. "Mija, lean on Jesus."

 

[blessed1975]

IICorinthians shows Pauls remorse. It shows how Paul was seen as a fool to the authorities. How can we now see Paul as a wise man. A man of endurance even though he went through Captivity. May I be a fool in the same regaurd. One looked upon by the multitudes as an outcast or prisoner. May God be exalted in my calamity and others lifted up through my remorse. May I turn from the wicked ways of man and strive to meet the calling of my master and king. God be ruler of my life and let the naysayer fall to the wayside. In all my ways i acknowledge Him and let my life show this. Praise be for persecution for persecution is for a reason. It rendereth patience and long suffering a fruit of the spirit. May the fruits abound in our lives and blessing be all ours.

 

This proverb is God intention. I am listening. Amen.

 

[honey]

Thank you Jesus for talking to us through this..amen

 

[Fern]

I am praying that all women of God should dress appropiately specially in church services. Man and a woman should be together till death do us part that is Gods plan and purpose for our existence. But womens liberation broke that intention. So we must pray hard for all women to come to Jesus and to be saved and obey Gods word. This chapter reminds me of how and what women of God should be. Thanks for posting it and God bless you all.

 

[Frank]

Please Lord, let us be slow to anger. I always hear yelling and screaming at people at the office, bus depot,even at the supermarket. Please God help people to remind of this wonderful verse. To be slow to anger. Of course... the children who use drugs are always angry for no reason. Even at church services they are yelling at other kids. Please Lord help all the children of the world to become like Jesus and act like it. In Jesus name amen.

 

[Hermann]

14.14 The backslider in heart...There are too many people who backslide from their faith and get into all kinds of trouble. Will be filled with his own ways. Of course when you are away from God you start making excuses and doing your own thing and then bringing the wrath of God on yourself and others. Cain killed his brother and then started to do his own ways and God saw that this was no good at all. Dear Jesus help us all of us not to backslide and become sinners again. Demons will fill our life and makes us miserable. Dear Lord, deliver us from evil and give us wisdom to do the best that we can in serving you and obeying your commandments. In Jesus name. Amen.

 

[jonholthenrichs]

14:31 is a proverb I learned as a child but means more to me now. Please keep me in your prayers for my angered side. Thank you