July 31, 2010 Proverbs 17-20

Today's passage contains 111 proverbs. Here are some of my favorites:

Chapter 17
1. "Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife."
5. "He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished."
6. "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."
12. "Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly."
14. "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
17. "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
22. "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
28. "Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."

Chapter 18
2. "A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions."
3. "When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace."
13. "He who answers before listening - that is his folly and his shame."

Chapter 19
2. "It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way."
3. "A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord."
8. "He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers."
14. "Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord."

Chapter 20
1. "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."
11. "Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right."
12. "Ears that hear and eyes that see - the Lord has made them both.
25. "It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows."
What are some of your favorites?

Tomorrow read Proverbs 21-23