July 30, 2010 Proverbs 14-16

Today's passage contains 101 proverbs. These are my favorites:
In chapter 14:
12. "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death."
20. "The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends."
21. "He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy."
22. "Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness."
23. "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
30. "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."

Chapter 15:
1. "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
3. "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."
4. "The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit."
9. "The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness."
13. "A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."
14. "The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly."
17. "Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred."
29. "The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous."
30. "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."
33. "The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

Chapter 16
3. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
4. "The Lord works out everything for his own ends - even the wicked for a day of disaster."
9. "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."
18. "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
20. "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord."
21. "The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote insturction."
24. "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
28. "A preverse man stirs up dissension and a gossip separates close friends."
31. "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."
Sometimes these Proverbs strike a chord deep inside and they open a door to something greater that you've never considered...
Again, I invite you to leave comments on which Proverbs are your favorites.

Tomorrow read Proverbs 17-20