Proverbs for the Day

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Hi, I'll quote these from the Bible, but other proverbs are welcome

OK, for fun,
Proverbs 21:9
"It is better to live in a corner of a roof
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman."

Proverbs 24:3,4
"By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
And by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches."

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Proverbs 3:3,4

"Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.

So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man."

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OK, for fun,
Proverbs 31:28
"Her children rise up and bless her;" I read where Annie Chapman, the christian singer, said that had to be written about a mother with children grown up, cause" my children rise ups and 'ask for breakfast'" :)

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5&6

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Proverbs 15:1 & 2

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

The wise person makes learning a joy; fools sprout only foolishness."

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'If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-- and He will repay you!'
Proverbs 19:17

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"My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent."
Proverbs 1:10

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"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wise wins souls."

Proverbs 11:30

Here is a little web site with Proverbs or sayings well known to us. I think the 'Bird in the hand' is the one that comes from the Bible, it's in Activity #2
www.zoomschool.com/proverbs/cloze.shtml

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"A hothead starts fights, a cool-tempered person tries to stop them.

A lazy person has trouble all through life; the path of the upright is easy!"

Proverbs 15:18,19 New Living Translation

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Here is a proverb that David quoted to King Saul, that he said was an ancient proverb back then.

I Samuel 24: 13a
"As that old proverb says 'From evil people come evil deeds.' "

and another
Proverbs 15:22 & 23
"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success."

"Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!"

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"The path of the wise leads to life above; they leave the grave behind."
Proverbs 14:24 NLT

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some poetry :)

Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds the sun is shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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"Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the Lord.

When the ways of people please the Lord, He makes even their enemies live at peace with them."

Proverbs 16:6-7

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"Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don't stand back and let them die. Don't try to avoid responsibility by saying you didn't know about it. For God knows all hearts, and He sees you. He keeps watch over your soul, and He knows you knew! And He will judge all people according to what they have done."
Proverbs 24:11-12 New Living Translation

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'Kind words are like honey -- sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.'
Proverbs 16:24

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"Wrong doers listen to wicked talk; liars pay attention to destructive words.

Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished."

Proverbs 17:4-5

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Here's a neat link with some good proverbs and one liners
www.oneliners-and-proverbs.com/
Then clik on the side bar 'Onliners A-Z' That is where I found these two precious jewels! :)

2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. - That root is heathen.
Here, say this prayer.
1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition.
Here, drink this potion
1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil.
Here, swallow this pill.
1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective.
Here, take this antibiotic
2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial.
Here, eat this root.

3 nails + 1 cross = 4 given

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Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:6

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"Beginning a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
Proverbs 17:14

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'How can we understand the road we travel? It is the Lord who directs our steps.'
Proverbs 20:24