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Monday 7 September 2015

Promises from the poetic or wisdom writings (Part 2- Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Songs of Solomon)

The books in this section of the scriptures include: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Songs of Solomon.

Proverbs


Prov 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
Prov 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Prov 3:27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
Prov 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Prov 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Prov 11:4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Prov 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Prov 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Prov 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
Prov 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Prov 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Prov 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Prov 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Prov 15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Prov 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Prov 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Prov 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Prov 16:32 (NKJ) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Prov 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Prov 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Prov 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Prov 19:2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
Prov 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Prov 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
Prov 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.
Prov 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Prov 25:22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
Prov 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
Prov 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Prov 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Prov 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

Ecclesiastes
Ecc 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecc 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.

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