Proverbs 3:3-4
The Voice
3 Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth;
engrave them on a pendant, and hang it around your neck;
meditate on them so they are written upon your heart.
4 In this way, you will win the favor of God and others,
and they will think well of you.
Proverbs 3:13-18
The Voice
God knows well what He is doing. He has established rewards for living wisely: A happy, long life. A good reputation. Guidance when you need it most. Health. Success. Even, dare we say, fatherly discipline. These are just a few of the benefits accompanying God’s wisdom.
13 How fortunate are those who discover Lady Wisdom
and those who understand her ways!
14 For her worth is greater than the most expensive prize you could win.
Her profit is greater than the finest thing you could buy.
15 No gem is more precious than she is—
your most extravagant desire doesn’t come close to her.
16 She holds the secret of a long life in one hand
and riches and fame in her other hand.
17 Her ways are pleasant;
all of her pathways are peaceful.
18 She is like a tree that produces a satisfied life for anyone who can wrap their arms around her;
happiness waits for any who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 3:35
The Voice
35 In the end, the wise will receive honor,
but fools will face humiliation.
Proverbs 4:7-9
The Voice
7 Gaining sound judgment is key, so first things first: go after Lady Wisdom!
Now, whatever else you do, follow through to understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will help you rise above the confusion of life—
your possibilities will open up before you—
embrace her, and she will raise you to a place of honor in return.
9 She will provide the finishing touch to your character—grace;
she will give you an elegant confidence.
Proverbs 10:7
The Voice
7 The memory of one who lived with integrity brings joy,
but the legacy of a wrongdoer will rot away.
Proverbs 11:16
The Voice
16 A gracious woman acquires honor,
but cruel people are only interested in acquiring money.
Proverbs 11:26-27
The Voice
Generosity places God’s gifts and blessings into circulation. The principle is simply stated: by giving we receive. This may seem counterintuitive, but it is how God’s economy works. As Jesus said, “Don’t hold back—give freely, and you’ll have plenty poured back into your lap—a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, brimming over. You’ll receive in the same measure you give” (Luke 6:38).
26 Curses fall upon those who hoard food,
but blessings come to those who sell food.
27 Those who seek good find the goodwill of others,
but those who look for evil are sure to find it.
Proverbs 12:8
The Voice
8 A person is commended for expressing insight,
but a perverted heart is despised.
Proverbs 12:9
The Voice
9 It is better to be overlooked and have a servant
than to be pretentious and have nothing to eat.
Proverbs 13:15
The Voice
15 Good sense brings blessing,
but the road of the treacherous is long and rough.
Proverbs 13:18
The Voice
18 A person who turns from correction faces poverty and shame,
but one who regards constructive criticism is well respected.
Proverbs 14:35
The Voice
35 The king shows kindness to a servant who acts wisely,
but his anger burns toward one who brings shame.
Proverbs 15:33
The Voice
33 Reverence for the Eternal is the first lesson of wisdom,
and humility always precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:13
The Voice
13 Kings admire those who tell the truth;
they adore those who set the record straight.
Proverbs 17:28
The Voice
28 Even a fool who keeps quiet is considered wise,
for when he keeps his mouth shut, he appears clever.
Proverbs 18:12
The Voice
12 A proud heart precedes destruction,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 20:11
The Voice
11 Youth reveal their true natures by their actions
whether they do what is pure and right or not.
Proverbs 21:21
The Voice
21 Whoever pursues justice and treats others with kindness
discovers true life marked by integrity and respect.
Proverbs 22:4
The Voice
4 A humble person who fears the Eternal
can expect to receive wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
The Voice
6 Do not claim to be important in the presence of the king
or vie for a position within the company of great men.
7 Truly, it is far sweeter to have someone of influence say to you, “Come up here and join us,”
than to be ordered to some lower rank in front of a noble.
Just because you think you have seen something
Proverbs 25:13
The Voice
13 Like a cooling snow that breaks the heat of a harvest day,
so is the messenger who is faithful to those who sent him,
for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:27
The Voice
27 Eating too much honey is not good for you,
nor is it good to seek one honor after another.
Proverbs 27:18
The Voice
18 Whoever takes care of a fig tree will eat of its fruit,
and whoever cares for his master will be honored.
Proverbs 28:23
The Voice
23 A person who offers constructive criticism will, in the end, be appreciated more
than a person who engages in empty flattery.
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