16The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 11:25 “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.”
A couple of springs ago my Mother gave my son a little gardener set and some “gardener” books and inspired us to plant a garden where we were at… in a slummy part of town right next to a busy and dirty interstate. We chose wildflowers and waited… and watered… the first year was a joy but the next spring as we packed up to leave there was a bounty… There is ALWAYS so much gained from watering where we are at. So much.
Bring blessing.
I am so loving proverbs. Don’t we see these words playing out in our day to day? No matter where people are in their journeys with God, even if they aren’t yet believers, these words are true. I see it in my sister’s life. She’s not a believer and is going through such an agonizing time, divorcing a narcissist. But I see God honoring her as she has sought the help of many counselors and advisors. She is devoting herself to the truth. Her husband on the other hand is slandering her and is very deceitful. And, God is honoring her every step of the way. Praying that she see’s His hand and knows that it is Him going before her and behind her—just like Stephen reminds the Jewish priests and scribes of their inheritance in the faith.
Proverbs 12 is a good one for me. To be reminded that the fool hates reproof and the wise embrace correction. The fool also is quickly offended at an insult, whereas the wise overlooks it to his glory. It reveals how much my reactions are rooted in foolish pride. May I also remember to speak the good word to myself in times of anxiety.
I agree on all counts! I also want to have the tongue of the wise that brings healing rather than the reckless/rash words that pierce like a sword—both when speaking to others and to myself.
Hi everyone, thank you SarahMay for the wonderful breakdowns of scripture. Proverbs 11:14 spoke to me today on something I’ve been weighing on myself. I long to choose what I want to pursue career wise. I have an associate degree, and took the past two years to volunteer in many different fields. Yet I have this fear that I should have a sign from God in a direction he sees fit. I give myself anxiety and definitely fall into a foolish category. I do align easily with others and lack character, I also feel as though I somewhat become slave to those who are wise in their field and give myself low expectations and decide against the major. Proverbs 11:14 “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in the abundance of counselors there is safety. ” I am easy going and have a fascination in learning and doing well so I fit in wherever I am, is there anyone who has any insight that may help me?
Brit, i am so much like you- but probably 30 years older. I wanted a big sign from God to tell me what to do. People who loved me and knew me well recommended i become a teacher. But one day I decided I needed confirmation every night that I had “helped someone” each day. So i became a nurse. Everyone who knew me questioned whether it was a good idea. I’ve been a nurse over 30 years now and it has not been easy. Why? Because I’m less into technical skills- and i really get excited about teaching and counseling patients. Every day i pass by a university on my way to the hospital- and long to be a teacher. So… my advice to you is try to listen to older people in your life who love you and see the skills and talents God has given you. He built them in to you for your own enjoyment AND for His glory. What I did came from being codependent- needing to find my value in fixing things for others. If you are using your given talents – God will help others through your life! (And yes I know teachers are SUPER helpers! – i was just a nut when i was 19 – lol!!) I’ll pray for you!
I wanted to make columns comparing the righteous and the wicked, but formatting is limited. You can do that in your journal though! (This is only a few from Prov 11–too long to include them all, but please search /study the differences on your own!)
Righteous/Truthful/Godly/Wise:
-Don’t exaggerate, are humble & honest
-Guided by integrity, Saved by righteous living
-Clear path focused on living blamelessly
-Uses knowledge to speak, avoid trouble
-Keeps silent when he disagrees with others, aware of potential fallout if he speaks unwisely
-Keeps a secret in confidence
-Seeks counsel when needing help, finding a way out
-Protected by cautious alliances with strangers
-Is gracious & receives honor being kind to others
-Invests wisely
-Living genuinely gives life to others
-Conducts themselves blamelessly, are a delight to the Lord
-Enriched by giving
-Sells his harvest & enjoys the profits
-Finds favor in searching for what is good
-Flourish with abundance & bounty
BUT: Wicked/Evil/Dishonest/Violent/Foolish:
-Weigh dishonestly, exaggerate for their gain
-Proud, disgraceful, destroyed by perversity
-Looks to wealth to save
-Stumbles & falls, lacks guidance
-Trapped by desires
-Gets nothing out of life or death
-Verbally abuses & destroys others
-Tears down cities with his words
-Joyful shouting at their death
-Shows obvious contempt for others close to him
-Gossips, shares secrets
-Aligns easily with strangers and suffers as a result (lacks discernment of character)
-Gain riches, but not honor, earns an empty wage
-Brings disaster on himself
-Pursues evil, destined for death & destruction
-Have twisted thinking which the Lord abhors
-Rejects good sense and becomes ugly
-Cursed because of hoarding
-Looks for (and finds) trouble
-Falls by trusting in riches
-Ruins his family & obtains no inheritance
-Becomes a slave to those who are wise
-Actions are violent & deadly
Thank you, SarahMay, for that practical application of these verses! It’s easy to read through without finding any relevance, but not nearly as good for the soul.
I wondered about Stephen’s sermon, he tells of their fathers rejecting Moses even after God chose him and allowed him to perform signs. Still the people turned to idols. This is a parallel with how the people of Stephen’s time had rejected Jesus, God’s son, who was also sent to lead us. It is a powerful reminder that we should not make the same mistakes!
Good morning beautiful ladies. Would you please pray for my family? My cousin passed away last night in a horrible car accident. He and his girlfriend just found out that they were having a baby as well, so I ask that you pray for her and his baby.
Praying for you and your family now, Bre. Trusting that God will be near in your heartbreak and present in your grief. So much love to you, sister. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pray.
Yes… Praying for all involved. May God show up in a big way to bring comfort and peace and healing to those who survived. I’m sorry for this pain, this heartache.
16 Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.
To me this is a great and humbling reminder to gracefully not be affected by others’ opinions of me. How easy it is to become ruffled by someone else’s opinions, and especially insults! And who wants to be insulted? In fact, I would rather have everyone like me all the time and only ever have good things to say concerning me! Every time I was deeply concerned with what someone said about me, my mom would say “you have to just let it roll off your back like water off a duck’s back.” Lord help me be prudent to overlook insults and opinions. Keep my eyes focused solely on you and give me greater Godly wisdom than I have known.
Thank you! I also noticed this same verse and it helps to know that there are others out there feeling the exact same way that I do. I pray that the Lord gives you strength and peace whenever someone is trying to disrupt your walk with Him.
The verse that stands out to me today is Proverbs 12:9 “Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.”
As my husband and I try to get out of debt before buying a house, and as we stick to a strict budget that means saying no to a lot of things that our neighbors and friends are doing, we trust in the word of the Lord. I don’t want to live our lives on borrowed money just so we can “act important.” I want to be seen for what I am, even if people dishonor us, so that we can save and work to earn our home and our possessions.
I read this scripture and wanted more insight so I’m so blessed by your insight Shannon. I’m a student and will have a large debt to pay after graduation. I am overwhelmed with what I will have to face, but I found comfort in your story and the discipline you are practicing. Thank you
The ideals of honesty are the same no matter how great or how small. When we are dishonest to temporarily please our worldly desires the Lord knows our hearts and will justly take away and give to those that diligently follow Him.
❤️
16The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs is such a good reminder to us about our words. Thank you Lord for convicting us through your word.
Proverbs 11:25 “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.”
A couple of springs ago my Mother gave my son a little gardener set and some “gardener” books and inspired us to plant a garden where we were at… in a slummy part of town right next to a busy and dirty interstate. We chose wildflowers and waited… and watered… the first year was a joy but the next spring as we packed up to leave there was a bounty… There is ALWAYS so much gained from watering where we are at. So much.
Bring blessing.
❤️
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but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
Amen!! Proverbs 12 all such good advice & reminders. Have a good day, friends.
Yes!
I am so loving proverbs. Don’t we see these words playing out in our day to day? No matter where people are in their journeys with God, even if they aren’t yet believers, these words are true. I see it in my sister’s life. She’s not a believer and is going through such an agonizing time, divorcing a narcissist. But I see God honoring her as she has sought the help of many counselors and advisors. She is devoting herself to the truth. Her husband on the other hand is slandering her and is very deceitful. And, God is honoring her every step of the way. Praying that she see’s His hand and knows that it is Him going before her and behind her—just like Stephen reminds the Jewish priests and scribes of their inheritance in the faith.
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With humility comes wisdom. Pride only brings disgrace. So so true. And a great reminder in our day to day to approach everything with humility.
4A thick bankroll is no help when life falls apart,
but a principled life can stand up to the worst.
24The world of the generous gets larger and larger;
the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.
25The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed;
those who help others are helped.
25Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered. -ellie
Yet again I am amazed by God’s grace and way to talk to us over his words. Today’s my mom’s birthday and God has talked. Thank you, God! ❤️
Proverbs 12 is a good one for me. To be reminded that the fool hates reproof and the wise embrace correction. The fool also is quickly offended at an insult, whereas the wise overlooks it to his glory. It reveals how much my reactions are rooted in foolish pride. May I also remember to speak the good word to myself in times of anxiety.
❤️❤️
I agree on all counts! I also want to have the tongue of the wise that brings healing rather than the reckless/rash words that pierce like a sword—both when speaking to others and to myself.
Hi everyone, thank you SarahMay for the wonderful breakdowns of scripture. Proverbs 11:14 spoke to me today on something I’ve been weighing on myself. I long to choose what I want to pursue career wise. I have an associate degree, and took the past two years to volunteer in many different fields. Yet I have this fear that I should have a sign from God in a direction he sees fit. I give myself anxiety and definitely fall into a foolish category. I do align easily with others and lack character, I also feel as though I somewhat become slave to those who are wise in their field and give myself low expectations and decide against the major. Proverbs 11:14 “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in the abundance of counselors there is safety. ” I am easy going and have a fascination in learning and doing well so I fit in wherever I am, is there anyone who has any insight that may help me?
Brit, i am so much like you- but probably 30 years older. I wanted a big sign from God to tell me what to do. People who loved me and knew me well recommended i become a teacher. But one day I decided I needed confirmation every night that I had “helped someone” each day. So i became a nurse. Everyone who knew me questioned whether it was a good idea. I’ve been a nurse over 30 years now and it has not been easy. Why? Because I’m less into technical skills- and i really get excited about teaching and counseling patients. Every day i pass by a university on my way to the hospital- and long to be a teacher. So… my advice to you is try to listen to older people in your life who love you and see the skills and talents God has given you. He built them in to you for your own enjoyment AND for His glory. What I did came from being codependent- needing to find my value in fixing things for others. If you are using your given talents – God will help others through your life! (And yes I know teachers are SUPER helpers! – i was just a nut when i was 19 – lol!!) I’ll pray for you!
Thank you this helps so much!
We just went through a series on Moses and spent a lot of time on the passages from Acts. Great study!
I wanted to make columns comparing the righteous and the wicked, but formatting is limited. You can do that in your journal though! (This is only a few from Prov 11–too long to include them all, but please search /study the differences on your own!)
Righteous/Truthful/Godly/Wise:
-Don’t exaggerate, are humble & honest
-Guided by integrity, Saved by righteous living
-Clear path focused on living blamelessly
-Uses knowledge to speak, avoid trouble
-Keeps silent when he disagrees with others, aware of potential fallout if he speaks unwisely
-Keeps a secret in confidence
-Seeks counsel when needing help, finding a way out
-Protected by cautious alliances with strangers
-Is gracious & receives honor being kind to others
-Invests wisely
-Living genuinely gives life to others
-Conducts themselves blamelessly, are a delight to the Lord
-Enriched by giving
-Sells his harvest & enjoys the profits
-Finds favor in searching for what is good
-Flourish with abundance & bounty
BUT: Wicked/Evil/Dishonest/Violent/Foolish:
-Weigh dishonestly, exaggerate for their gain
-Proud, disgraceful, destroyed by perversity
-Looks to wealth to save
-Stumbles & falls, lacks guidance
-Trapped by desires
-Gets nothing out of life or death
-Verbally abuses & destroys others
-Tears down cities with his words
-Joyful shouting at their death
-Shows obvious contempt for others close to him
-Gossips, shares secrets
-Aligns easily with strangers and suffers as a result (lacks discernment of character)
-Gain riches, but not honor, earns an empty wage
-Brings disaster on himself
-Pursues evil, destined for death & destruction
-Have twisted thinking which the Lord abhors
-Rejects good sense and becomes ugly
-Cursed because of hoarding
-Looks for (and finds) trouble
-Falls by trusting in riches
-Ruins his family & obtains no inheritance
-Becomes a slave to those who are wise
-Actions are violent & deadly
Thank you, SarahMay, for that practical application of these verses! It’s easy to read through without finding any relevance, but not nearly as good for the soul.
This passage made me realize the power of the tongue
Thanks for pointing that parallel.
I wondered about Stephen’s sermon, he tells of their fathers rejecting Moses even after God chose him and allowed him to perform signs. Still the people turned to idols. This is a parallel with how the people of Stephen’s time had rejected Jesus, God’s son, who was also sent to lead us. It is a powerful reminder that we should not make the same mistakes!
I just prayed for you Bre. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Praying Bre. So sorry for your loss.
Praying!
Good morning beautiful ladies. Would you please pray for my family? My cousin passed away last night in a horrible car accident. He and his girlfriend just found out that they were having a baby as well, so I ask that you pray for her and his baby.
Praying for you and your family now, Bre. Trusting that God will be near in your heartbreak and present in your grief. So much love to you, sister. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pray.
xoxo-Kaitlin
Yes… Praying for all involved. May God show up in a big way to bring comfort and peace and healing to those who survived. I’m sorry for this pain, this heartache.
oh Bre, praying for you and your family and that precious baby…
Many prayers for God’s strength.
Praying right now Bre. I’m so sorry for this loss. Praying for that baby and mama and your whole family.
What a horrible situation – praying right now for strength and peace for your cousin’s wife and all the family.
I am praying for you and your family! May God wrap his loving arms around y’all and overwhelm you and your family with peace! God bless y’all! ❤️
16 Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.
To me this is a great and humbling reminder to gracefully not be affected by others’ opinions of me. How easy it is to become ruffled by someone else’s opinions, and especially insults! And who wants to be insulted? In fact, I would rather have everyone like me all the time and only ever have good things to say concerning me! Every time I was deeply concerned with what someone said about me, my mom would say “you have to just let it roll off your back like water off a duck’s back.” Lord help me be prudent to overlook insults and opinions. Keep my eyes focused solely on you and give me greater Godly wisdom than I have known.
Thank you! I also noticed this same verse and it helps to know that there are others out there feeling the exact same way that I do. I pray that the Lord gives you strength and peace whenever someone is trying to disrupt your walk with Him.
The verse that stands out to me today is Proverbs 12:9 “Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.”
As my husband and I try to get out of debt before buying a house, and as we stick to a strict budget that means saying no to a lot of things that our neighbors and friends are doing, we trust in the word of the Lord. I don’t want to live our lives on borrowed money just so we can “act important.” I want to be seen for what I am, even if people dishonor us, so that we can save and work to earn our home and our possessions.
great insight!!!
I read this scripture and wanted more insight so I’m so blessed by your insight Shannon. I’m a student and will have a large debt to pay after graduation. I am overwhelmed with what I will have to face, but I found comfort in your story and the discipline you are practicing. Thank you
The ideals of honesty are the same no matter how great or how small. When we are dishonest to temporarily please our worldly desires the Lord knows our hearts and will justly take away and give to those that diligently follow Him.
There is just so much good instruction in Proverbs! Hard to take it all in.
I agree Suzanne…each verse brings a lot to think about!
I love Stephen’s sermon. it’s such a great summation of the salvation story.
Proverbs 11:25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. ——Our directive to share The Lord’s Word.
I never thought of it like that, so true!
I was going to recap the same verse! Tis better to give than to receive and share Gods love – amen!