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Proverbs to Live By Part 2

Not Too Long Ago…

Previously we had shared a post full of Proverbs full of great insight and wisdom. They are a prominent source of valuable information that one could use to shape their actions, attitudes, and words to live a more Christlike life. Today, we are sharing more of these profound messages Solomon wrote for us. 

If you missed our first post with Proverbs to live by, check it out here. 

Getting Into It

Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

Proverbs 14:7

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Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

Proverbs 25:28

 

Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

Proverbs 29:20

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Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Proverbs 20:15

The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:26

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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

Proverbs 26:4

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

Proverbs 29:11

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

Proverbs 18:2

Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

Proverbs 11:17

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When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

Proverbs 21:15

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

Proverbs 18:23

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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:20

Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.

Proverbs 3:31

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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

Proverbs 15:28

As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.

Proverbs 26:11

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The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

Proverbs 20:29

All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:15

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Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

Proverbs 21:13

In Short

Take time to ponder these scriptures, jot down your favorite verses in a journal, recognize the areas in your life that need improvement, and apply the underlying message of each verse to those areas and your life, share the verses with others, and always strive to become more Christlike. 

-Torrance Church of Christ

Significant Proverbs to Contemplate

The New Year is nearly upon us and with that usually comes New Year Resolutions; pledges and goals that we work toward to encompass personal change. A common theme in many Americans' New Year Resolutions is physical health, consisting of starting a new diet and eating healthier, going to the gym, or getting more sleep. Those are all great aspirations to have, but what about working toward your spiritual health? 

Working on your spiritual health can involve more than studying your Bible and praying. It can be working on yourself as a person and developing more Christlike habits. The Book of Proverbs is brimming with profound guidance that can help elevate your spiritual health. Luckily for you, we’ve prepared a list of notable Proverbs below. 

Here’s The List

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Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:12

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One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

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An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 24:26

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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

Proverbs 29:5

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Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:9

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It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.

Proverbs 20:25

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Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,

or you may learn their ways, and get yourself ensnared.

Proverbs 22:24-25

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A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

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A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:11

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Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:30

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Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 13:18

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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23

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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

Proverbs 27:1

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A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

Proverbs 20:19

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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Proverbs 20:5

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Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:11

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Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 11:4

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The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 12:15

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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 12:1

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Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.

Proverbs 17:12

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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.

Proverbs 16:2

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In Short

New Year is representative of personal growth and change. It is imperative that we always work on ourselves for personal growth. The Book of Proverbs is full of great insight and wisdom to help us achieve growth and shouldn’t be overlooked when looking for ways to make these intimate changes within ourselves. 

-Torrance Church of Christ