Proverbs

King Lemuel closes the book of Proverbs by holding up the picture of the faithful king and the excellent wife. Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

In Proverbs 30 we meet the sage of Agur who models for us in his introduction the art and need of preaching wisdom to one's self. Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-9

The book of Proverbs helps us understand our anger by showing the various places it hides and the hope we have for a tranquil heart. Scripture: Proverbs 29:22-23

In the closing part of Proverbs 27 we see a glimpse into the reflection of our hear and the hope we might find for it. Scripture: Proverbs 27:19-22

In Proverbs 27:5-10, Solomon shares with us what it looks like to receive and practice a biblical friendship. Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10

In Proverbs 26 we get a window into the personality tests of our own hearts. Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28

It's not often Christians discuss the issue of gluttony, but Proverbs offers us a gospel-shaped view of our food and desires. Scripture: Proverbs 25:16, 27-28

In the second half of Proverbs 24 we see a hope in the midst of wickedness. Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22

In the first part of Proverbs 24 we see the challenge of caring for others and the hope which satisfies and compels us. Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-14

In Proverbs 23:29-35, Solomon soberly and cautiously walks is through the dangers of alcohol abuse. Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Before the Proverbial father's turns his son into the world, he calls him to consider his father's heart for him. Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28

Proverbs 23:1-8 shares three bleak pictures of never getting what you want in order to point us to the true wealth we have in the gospel. Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

In Proverbs 22:22-29, Solomon warns us of the dubious ways to make money and what it looks like to trust God in our labors. Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29

In Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom. Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21

Proverbs 20 gives us a glimpse into our heart by showing the King who will examine it. Scripture: Proverbs 20:2-12

Proverbs 15 has a lot to say about our words, but more to say about what our hearts want. Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Proverbs 16:16-25 helps us to see the value of the wisdom of God’s words. We need them to get on a path to life and without them, we’ll make our own path that leads to danger. God’s wise words are the most valuable possession we have …

In Proverbs 16 Solomon continues to draw us deeper into God's wisdom by showing us the power and nature of the God who makes wisdom work. Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15

It’s easy to be uncomfortable with the idea of a sovereign God who is in authority over everything, but in Proverbs 16:1-9 we see that God in his Sovereignty is the author of our Salvation; that he’s inviting us into a better way: a life …

In the middle of Proverbs 14 we get a glimpse into a key theme in the book of Proverbs: relational ethics. Scripture: Proverbs 14:20-32

In chapters 13-14 of Proverbs we see the swirling rhythm of the book and the way in which God's wisdom impacts our thoughts on everything. Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-14:13

In Proverbs 13:6-19, Solomon wants us to be wise in the area of riches, safety and ultimate satisfaction. Scripture: Proverbs 13:6-19

In Proverbs 12:13-13:5 Solomon emphasizes the importance of truth in our words and truth in our hearts as we relate to God and to others. Scripture: Proverbs 12:13-13:5

Solomon continues to address the way in which Christians interact with others in Proverbs 11 and 12. Scripture: Proverbs 11:29-12:12