Proverbs Chapter 4

Here is the Proverbs Chapter to Read for Today.

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

Proverbs, Chapter 4

4:1 Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:

4:2 For I give you+ good doctrine; Don't forsake+ my law.

4:3 For I was a son to my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

4:4 And he taught me, and said to me: Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding; Don't forget, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

4:6 Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.

4:7 Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom; Yes, with all your getting get understanding.

4:8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

4:9 She will give to your head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty she will deliver to you.

4:10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of your life will be many.

4:11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in paths of uprightness.

4:12 When you go, your steps will not be straitened; And if you run, you will not stumble.

4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; don't let her go: Keep her; for she is your life.

4:14 Don't enter into the path of the wicked, And don't walk in the way of evil men.

4:15 Avoid it, don't pass by it; Turn from it, and pass on.

4:16 For they don't sleep, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.

4:18 But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shines more and more to the perfect day.

4:19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: They don't know at what they stumble.

4:20 My son, attend to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.

4:21 Don't let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart.

4:22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.

4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

4:24 Put away from you a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from you.

4:25 Let your eyes look right on, And let your eyelids look straight before you.

4:26 Make level the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established.

4:27 Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left: Remove your foot from evil.

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

 

[jonholthenrichs]

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Here is the Proverbs Chapter to Read for Today.<br />

Feel free to reply after reading it with any insights or observations.<br />

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Proverbs, Chapter 4<br />

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4:1 Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:<br />

4:2 For I give you+ good doctrine; Don't forsake+ my law.<br />

4:3 For I was a son to my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.<br />

4:4 And he taught me, and said to me: Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;<br />

4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding; Don't forget, neither decline from the words of my mouth;<br />

4:6 Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.<br />

4:7 Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom; Yes, with all your getting get understanding.<br />

4:8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.<br />

4:9 She will give to your head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty she will deliver to you.<br />

4:10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of your life will be many.<br />

4:11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in paths of uprightness.<br />

4:12 When you go, your steps will not be straitened; And if you run, you will not stumble.<br />

4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; don't let her go: Keep her; for she is your life.<br />

4:14 Don't enter into the path of the wicked, And don't walk in the way of evil men.<br />

4:15 Avoid it, don't pass by it; Turn from it, and pass on.<br />

4:16 For they don't sleep, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.<br />

4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.<br />

4:18 But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shines more and more to the perfect day.<br />

4:19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: They don't know at what they stumble.<br />

4:20 My son, attend to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings.<br />

4:21 Don't let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart.<br />

4:22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.<br />

4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.<br />

4:24 Put away from you a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from you.<br />

4:25 Let your eyes look right on, And let your eyelids look straight before you.<br />

4:26 Make level the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established.<br />

4:27 Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left: Remove your foot from evil. <br />

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

 

[Holly2]

When sadness fill your heart, Jesus is there to confort your pain. When tears make you fell apart, God is right at your side to wipe away all sadness and sorrows. When gloom comes around your house, Jesus is the bright and shining star. He will guide you and show you the way to hapinnes. When your heart is silent. Talk to God. Tell Him you love him and worship and adore His holy presence. For I give you a good doctrine. Do not forsake my law. 4.2  What a wonderful passage we read. Jesus at your feet we come, listening and praying. Your mercy is everlasting. Help us not ever forsake your doctrine. Nor ever forsake your law. You are my all in all and we glorify your name for ever. Amen

 

[Danielles]

Pierce my heart Oh lord. So I will know the pain you have suffered for us on the cross. To know the precious love you have for all of us who are under your care and love. Take fast hold of my instruction. do not let her go. 4.13 That my heart ever languish and long after your mercy and compassion. Help me to hold fast to your instruction, to your mercy and compassion. That my heart may dissolve itself in your heart. No one in the world can compensate the mercy and love you have shown to all of us who are looking for your coming in the clouds. Merciful father and wonderful lord. I opened my window and saw the a cloud but you did not come. Whenever is your time to take us home to heaven... please.. take me along with you. Most merciful and kind. I love you with my whole heart and praise your name for ever. Amen

 

[Warren]

By Him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,  that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. Heb. 1315   We come to You holy Father in heaven to offer a sacrifice of praise, honor and glory to your mighty name. Because you did so many wonderful things for all ouf us and have given us food to eat in the morning, noon and night. You have provided us with a wonderful family with whom we meet every night and pray before your holy throne. You certainly are a wonderful God to be trusted and obeyed. Please Jesus, let me offer you continually a sacrifice of praise, honor and glory for the job we have and for our health we enjoy.  We have fingers to type praises to your name and eyes to read your holy word. We certainly are so thankful to you for the wonderful things you are doing for all of us.  May the fruits of my lips be used to bless and not to curse. To uplift and not to put people down. All peoples of the earth are crated in your own image and we pray for their souls to get saved and to know Jesus as their personal savior and lord.  I give you thanks for every blessing you have sent my way so far. All things are yours. We are only managers and care takers. Everything belongs to You. Nothing we have brought to this earth and nothing we will take to heaven.  We bless you and honor your holy name. In Jesus name.l Amen

 

[Berenice2]

To be a prophet is not just making statements, it is speaking the words God give us to tell His people. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. John the Baptist was talking the words that God was telling him to say. Would people repent?  Would they listen to God?  The gift God give us is to speak His word on time and out of time too. In church we can talk about the Bible. At work we can witness to others about Jesus. At home we can love our spouse and be a good example to our children in holy living and reading and praying each day before meals. Also we must learn to listen to God. In quietness and in confidence shall be my strenght. 4.23  Keep your heart with all diligence. For out of it are the issues of life. This one is a wonderful advise from Gods word to keep our hearts closer to Jesus. Listening to His voice in prayer. Three words God gave me this morining. Trust, obey, enjoy life. God wants us to be enjoying life to the fullest. Giving all we can to His kingdom. Your talents, your finances, your possesions. All belong to Him. We are only caretakers. If we obey Him He will be with us all the time. What a wonderful promise we have from Him.

 

[Gretchen]

Lord Jesus please allow me to have all the fruits of the Holy Spirit in my life. So I will be a true servant of the living God. Let me have love, a deeper love for God and for our fellow human beings. The joy of my salvation will overflow and give hope to those who are perishing in this world. That the peace of God will reing in my life and others will see the promise of God. I will never leave you nor forsake you. Longsufering for all the wrongs people at the office, and at home do to us. That we may pray for them and ask Jesus to save them and keep them saved. May the kindness and the goodness of our deeds will overflow and our neighbors and family members will see our good deeds and give glory of God. That gentleness and self control will guide our lives and we wil be true servants of the living God. 4.25 Let your eyer look right on. And let your eyelids look straight before you. Dear God allow me to look unto you when I fall and are weak. May mine eyes be on Jesus at all times and that the light of God will guide to eternity where you live for ever. Amen

 

[yourkid]

thanks for your mercy lord,i fall so short ,

 

[Urban]

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1.4  Jesus is so happy to hear all of His dear children are faithful to Him through it all. The way we suffer shows the diference between us and the lost. We have the strong arm of God to lead us and to confort our sorrow and our pain. A big diference is the grace of God that has give to us all in His word. I will not leave you nor forsake you. It is a promise of truth and of love toward us all. We are aflicted but not crushed. When we lost our home and our family was on the streets then our afliction griew worst when I got a pink slip and we did not have any money to go on. How could God do this to us?  We asked.  Job lost everything too. Including his children and all his possesions. But God was there to help. We are preplexed but not despairing. Confusion is what the devil used to chush us more. We certainly are prerplexed on why God allows this things to happen. Then dispair sets in. Jesus wispers in our earts. I am with you always.. Even to the end of the world. Prov. 4.11  I have taught you the way of wisdom, I have led you in the pathway of uprightness.  What a wonderful verse out from the heart of God to all of us. He give us wisdom on what and how to do when things go wrong in our lives. He always lead us in the path of everlasting life. What is the use of living on this earth when we are away from Jesus and our problems pile up like student loans and car loans and morgages?  Jesus can free us from the heavy burden we are carrying. Just like the Pilgrim Progress. Christian was delivered from his heavy burden at the feet of the cross of Jesus.  Who bore our heavy burdens on himself.  What a great example of helping all sinners to become free form all torments of helll and all debts were paid by Jesus. Alleluyah.

 

[butterfly16]

Thanks you Lord for your word!  We as christ's children need to reach out to the lost souls of this world. We are surrounded by souls who do not know God and those who do not belive that christianity is relevant to their lives. Thanks for the daily reading. of God's word.

 

[Gretchen]

How blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.  How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119.1,2  Do you want to be blessed by the lord Jesus?  Then you must walk in the law of the Lord. He is a father to the fatherless. A conforter to those who are worry and sad. He is the way the truth and the life. Let us all observe His testimonies and seek Him with our whole heart. You will be blessed and never ever lack anything because the Lord Jesus is on your side. Prov. 4.1  Hear my sons the instruction of a Father. And attend to know understanding. Yes Lord, we will hear your instructions. To feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to visit the sick in the hospitals and those who are in jail. True religion is to visit the widows and the orphans and help them in any way you can.  This we pray in Jesus name Amen