Sunday, October 10, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 18:1-13 (10.10.21)

Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
    they lash out at common sense.

Fools have no interest in understanding;
    they only want to air their own opinions.

Doing wrong leads to disgrace,
    and scandalous behavior brings contempt.

Wise words are like deep waters;
    wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.

It is not right to acquit the guilty
    or deny justice to the innocent.

Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.

The mouths of fools are their ruin;
    they trap themselves with their lips.

Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

A lazy person is as bad as
    someone who destroys things.

10  The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
    the godly run to him and are safe.

11  The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
    they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.

12  Haughtiness goes before destruction;
    humility precedes honor.

13  Spouting off before listening to the facts
    is both shameful and foolish.


Source: NLT (New Living Translation)


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