Proverbs 4:20-21
The Voice
Fathers have a crucial role in instructing their sons. It’s easy and natural to teach children about some things: how to take care of a car, how to hit a ball, or how to mow the lawn. But what about deeper things, the kinds of things that make life worth living? These are much harder. They must not be left for someone else to do. Paul wrote, “And, fathers, do not drive your children mad, but nurture them in the discipline and teaching that come from the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Instructing children in the ways of God is crucial work.
20 My son, pay attention to all the words I am telling you.
Lean in closer so you may hear all I say.
21 Keep them before you; meditate on them;
set them safely in your heart.
Proverbs 4:23
The Voice
23 Above all else, watch over your heart; diligently guard it
because from a sincere and pure heart come the good and noble things of life.
Proverbs 10:20
The Voice
20 The speech of those who do right is of greater value than the finest silver,
but the thoughts of wrongdoers are worthless.
Proverbs 12:20
The Voice
20 Deceit darkens the hearts of those who plot evil,
but advocates of peace have joy.
Proverbs 15:13
The Voice
13 A warm, smiling face reveals a joy-filled heart,
but heartache crushes the spirit and darkens the appearance.
Proverbs 15:15
The Voice
15 The poor and oppressed suffer hardship day after day,
but those with kind hearts continually feast.
Proverbs 15:30
The Voice
30 Bright eyes and a cheerful expression bring joy to the heart,
and good news revives the spirit and renews health.
Proverbs 16:1-2
The Voice
16 People go about making their plans,
but the Eternal has the final word.
2 Even when you think you have good intentions,
He knows your real motives.
Proverbs 16:5
The Voice
5 He abhors arrogant people.
Make no mistake about it! They will be punished!
Proverbs 16:21-23
The Voice
21 The wise at heart have a reputation for understanding;
pleasant words make the lips more persuasive.
22 Understanding for those who have it is a spring of life,
but it is pointless to try and instruct a fool.
23 From a wise heart flow careful words;
wise words make the lips more persuasive.
Proverbs 17:3
The Voice
3 Silver is purified in the crucible, gold in the furnace,
but motives of the heart are judged by the Eternal.
Proverbs 17:22
The Voice
22 A joy-filled heart is curative balm,
but a broken spirit hurts all the way to the bone.
Proverbs 18:12
The Voice
12 A proud heart precedes destruction,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:14
The Voice
14 The human spirit can endure a long illness,
but who can survive a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 19:3
The Voice
3 Foolishness diverts the course of life,
yet the heart rebels against the Eternal.
Proverbs 19:20
The Voice
20 Heed counsel, act on instruction,
and you will become wise later in life.
Proverbs 20:5
The Voice
5 The real motives come from deep within a person—as from deep waters—
but a discerning person is able to draw them up and expose them.
Proverbs 20:27
The Voice
27 The lamp of the Eternal illuminates the human spirit,
searching our most intimate thoughts.
Proverbs 21:1-2
The Voice
21 The king’s heart is like a channel of water directed by the Eternal:
He chooses which way He bends it.
2 Everyone may think his own way of living is right,
but the Eternal examines our hearts.
Proverbs 22:11
The Voice
11 Those who love a pure heart and speak with grace
will find that the king is their friend.
Proverbs 23:12
The Voice
12 Develop a disciplined life.
Be attentive so you can be well informed.
Proverbs 24:11-12
The Voice
11 Rescue everyone you can of those being taken away and killed,
and hold on to those innocent souls staggering toward their own slaughter.
12 If you excuse yourself, saying, “Look, we didn’t know anything about this,”
doesn’t God, who knows what you are really thinking, understand your motives?
Isn’t your Protector aware of why you aren’t protecting the innocent?
Will He not repay you in kind?
Proverbs 24:17-18
The Voice
17 Do not celebrate when your enemies fall,
and do not rejoice when they trip up;
18 Or else the Eternal will know and be upset with you,
and He will release them from His anger.
Proverbs 24:19-20
The Voice
19 Do not worry when evildoers go unpunished
or be jealous when the wicked seem to prosper.
20 Evil people will have no future;
the life of the wicked will be snuffed out like a candle.
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