Proverbs 11 - 13

Passages That Spoke To Me

Note: This covers Friday and Saturday's readings.

Chapter 11:
1. The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
14. Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
23.  The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgement.

Chapter 12:
1. To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
11. A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
13-14. The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. 
15. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
23. The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

Chapter 13:
4. Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
16. Wise people think before they act; fool's don't - and even brag about their foolishness.
24. Those who spare the rod of discipline, hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.