“On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.” Proverbs 10:13 “Out of the heart, the mouth speaks,” Jesus said this, and I’m sure He inspired the sentiment that Solomon puts forth here. When we are pressed, what comes out of […]
Category: Biblical Wisdom
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” Proverbs 10:12 Hatred brings death, love brings life. Singing a similar song Solomon points out a universal truth that when one brings hate into any equation it complicates that situation drastically, both in the heart of the hater (mostly), but also in those around the hater […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:11
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:11 In opposition to verse 10, one who speaks righteously brings life and goodness and abundance. Yet, here again – as in verse 6 – as if he could hold it in his mouth, destruction comes […]
Devotions for Dad! – Proverbs 10:9
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9 If a truly innocent man is accused of a crime, he has no real reason to fear. But even beyond accusations, much insecurity comes from a dishonest perspective – whether the guilt of actual lies or […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:8
“The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.” Proverbs 10:8 The wise are teachable. It is not always that the wise are at “the top of the food chain.” The ability to receive instruction shows wisdom. Someone who always speaks and never acts upon his knowledge or the […]
Devotions for Dads – Proverbs 10:10
“Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.” Proverbs 10:10 So far, these phrases have consisted of the fool and the wise. Here it is only the fool. The wink often reveals that deception is in play, and often when one is anxious his mouth will run incessantly. Solomon’s […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:7
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Proverbs 10:7 Righteousness blesses others in more than just memory. The impact one man’s righteousness can have on a family, a business, a church can be multi-generational. However, with a wicked man, even his memory is shrouded in distaste […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:6
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:6 It’s no doubt that Solomon regarded the righteousness of his father, David, and saw the blessings that were poured down. And it’s unlikely that he missed the righteous subject – he could probably spot them – receiving […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:5
“He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.” Proverbs 10:5 Diligence as a son and an example to my son. It is fitting that the youth work to gain knowledge and to grow. It is also fitting that they work to gain […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:4
“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:4 Diligence: the courage to focus on what needs to be done, and to do your best to complete it. Laziness is a common reason for poverty – not the only reason, but a common one. On the other hand, he […]