#wisdom dwells with prudence

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Elrond´s heraldic for @peasant-player and @purpleflowerluminaryus

house/dwelling/home = Bâr: Sindarin affable/kindly/welcoming = Nathol: Sindarin lord/master = Hîr: Sindarin

Azure (blue) represents truth and loyalty.

Purpure (purple) represents royalty, justice, and dignity.

Or (gold/yellow) and Argent (silver/white) symbolize generosity, openness, peace, and sincerity.

The Stags represent wisdom and long life strength, courage, grace, nobility, harmony, and healing.

The Swallow are known for being a bringer of good news and hope.

The Owl represents prudence, protection, and wisdom. They are a symbol of the Crusades.

In heraldry the oak tree is seen as a symbol of strength and endurance, as it leaves less easily shed in the fall than the leaves of other trees.

In heraldry the stars symbolize unity and independence, and when put together in groups, they represent a nation.

Crowns, collars, and chains symbolize obligation to the people that the wearer of the heraldic rules and protects.

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July 1

Proverbs 2:8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of His saints.

Hebrews 13:5-6 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," 6 so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid, what will man do to me?"

Psalm 7:1 O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,

Isaiah 43:1 The Lord says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine.”

Zechariah 9:16 The LORD their God will save them in that day, as the flock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, lifted like a banner over His land—

Exodus 14:14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

May you never listen to the lies of the enemy, or accept his offers of peace, lest he entice you to leave the refuge of the Lord with a promise of worldly goods which last only until he comes to take you to his own land as slaves. 2 Kings 18

May you despise and scorn the enemy who comes against you with insults and defiance toward the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, and may you lift your praise to your King as the enemy flees in the face of your resistance. 2 Kings 19

May the Lord your God deliver you from the enemy's hand so that all the kingdoms of earth will know that the Lord alone is God. 2 Kings 19

May you seek out the Lord when the enemy makes his boast against you, and turn to God in humility and repentance as you stand on His word to receive the strength and wisdom to keep your focus on Him, never once answering the enemy's accusations or responding to his defiance. 2 Kings 19

May you take root below and bear fruit above in the zeal of the Lord Almighty, knowing that He will preserve you against all that the enemy will try to do, defending and saving you for His name's sake. 2 Kings 19

May you always desire and seek out the company and fellowship of fellow believers, members of the Body of Christ, for the Lord will strengthen and encourage, exhort and provoke to good works, each member by the ministry of the Word and the moving of the Spirit through each other member. Acts 21

My child, I am your help, your strength and your shield. Trust in Me, for I hear the voice of your supplication, and you are helped. Take refuge in Me, My dear one; trust not in the strength of man, which will come to an end, or in the power of princes and principalities, which will use you for their own purposes. Look and see, My querying one, and declare to Me if a single one of the good promises which I have promised to My people have failed to come to pass. Though you be brought low, yet have I saved you, leading you by a straight way to a city with foundations which I have designed and constructed, where I am the light, that you may dwell in Me, and I in you, and you shall sing for joy in the shadow of My wings. Depend on Me, My seeking one, for I shall set a guard over you that will not fail, but will keep your mind, your tongue, and your hands from the enemy. My Spirit will instruct you on how to bring a pleasing sacrifice to Me out of the meditations of your heart, the words of your mouth, and the deeds of your hands. I long to walk with you, My loving one, and share My heart with you. Do not hide, My trembling one, for My love covers you, and when I weed the garden of your heart, it is with tenderness and prudence in order to bring out the beauty that I see. Still your spirit, My precious one, and wait before Me that you may know that I am God.

May you feel no surprise at the troubles and fiery ordeals that come upon you, as though something unusual was occurring, for through much tribulation will you enter the kingdom of God as you take up your cross and follow Him, seeking for the will of the Lord to be done, which is the wisdom and counsel of God, and brings great joy and much rejoicing before His throne. Acts 21

May you sing to the Lord a new song of praise whenever the merciful gather together. Psalm 149

May you rejoice in your Maker and be glad in your King, praising His name with dancing and making music to Him. Psalm 149

May you rejoice in the honor the Lord shows you when He crowns your humility with victory. Psalm 149

May the praise of God be in your mouth and a double-edged sword in your hand as you are obedient in carrying out God's sentence written and pronounced against the principalities and powers of the air which set themselves against the will and ways of God, to inflict vengeance on His foes and punishment on His enemies, binding their kings with fetters and their princes with shackles of iron, casting down every vain thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ. Psalm 149

Though the words of a gossip are swallowed greedily by many, may you have an appetite for the living Word which was broken for you, for it will be health and strength to your heart. Proverbs 18:8

[thereader-radhika]

Aga Naga Inspiration

குறள் 786:

முகநக நட்பது நட்பன்று நெஞ்சத்து அகநக நட்பது நட்பு.

Transliteration:

Kural 786:

Mukanaka Natpadhu Natpandru Nenjaththu Akanaka Natpadhu Natpu

Translation:

*Not the face's smile of welcome shows the friend sincere,

But the heart's rejoicing gladness when the friend is near.

Explanation:

The love that dwells (merely in the smile of the face) is not friendship; (but) that which dwells deep in the smile of the heart is true friendship.

The Tirukkural is a classic Tamil language text consisting of 1,330 short couplets, or kurals, of seven words each. Its authorship is traditionally attributed to Thiruvalluvar. The work is divided into three books with aphoristic teachings on aram (virtue), porul (wealth or polity) and inbam (love). It is considered one of the most important texts of the Tamil literature.

Curiously, this poem is not from the book that deals with love (inbam). It is from the second book, porul that deals with polity, or virtues of an individual with respect to the stately qualities of administration, like wisdom, prudence, nobility, diplomacy, etc., perfectly illustrating Kundavai's and Vanthiyathevan's relationship.

*Source: Thirukkural Explained by Mukil E Publishing And Solutions Private Limited

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Proverbs 8

1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? (Mat 3:3, Joh 7:37)

2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. (Mat 5:1)

3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. (Mat 22:9, Joh 18:20)

4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. (Mat 9:13, 11:15)

5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. (Luk 7:35)

6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. (Mat 5:2-12, Mat 7:28-29)

7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. (Joh 8:45-46)

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. (Mat 7:29, Joh 7:45)

9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. (Mat 13:11-12, Joh 6:45)

10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. (Luk 12:16-21)

11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. (Mat 16:26)

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. (Mar 4:21-22)

13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. (Mat 23)

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. (Luk 21:15)

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. (Mat 28:18)

16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. (Mat 28:18)

17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. (Joh 14:21-23, Mat 7:7-8)

18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. (Mat 6:19-20, luk 10:42, Mat 6:33)

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. (Luk 12:32-34)

20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: (Joh 10:3)

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. (Mat 25:46, Joh 1:1-18)

22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.(Joh 1:1-2)

23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. (Joh 17:24)

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. (Joh 1:14)

25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: (Joh 1:1-3)

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; (Mat 3:17, Joh 1:18)

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. (Joh 4:34, Joh 13:1)

32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. (Luk 11:28)

33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. (Mat 7:21-27)

34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. (Mar 13:32-37)

35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. (Joh 3:36, Joh 14:6)

36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. (Joh 3:19-20, Joh 15:23-24)

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Wisdom

I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence; I have found knowledge and discretion. — Proverbs 8:12 | Common English Bible (CEB) Common English Bible Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible. Cross References: Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 8:5

[wecanbeperfect]

WISDOM DWELLS WITH PRUDENCE

Proverbs 8:14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

THE EYES OF THE LORD

Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of The Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

HANNAH'S PRAYER AND SONG

Samuel 2:6 The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

[fierysword]

I, Wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion... Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly... My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice

Proverbs 8

[childofchrist1983]

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. - Proverbs 8:12-14 KJV

Wisdom! How do you think of wisdom? In some cultures, wisdom is considered the gift of the aged. Others think of the wisdom of children. We talk about "street smarts.", we use the expression, "Penny wise and pound foolish.". Jesus Christ Himself spoke of the wisdom of the simple.

So, what does this Bible passage from Proverbs tell us about wisdom? First, it is placed securely in prudence. Knowledge, discretion, counsel and understanding are included. What is not part of wisdom is pride, arrogance, evil and a "perverse" mouth. Wisdom doesn't make snap decisions or judgments. Wisdom is not proud, but humble. The wise person recognizes wisdom in others and is willing to learn from them. Some of the wisest people that I have known were not the best educated, but had a thirst for knowledge that never stopped as they grew older. I have spoken with teachers who knew that there were times when their students had as much to teach them as they had to teach their students. The wise person listens.

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone who only wants to talk about themselves, and who interrupts others constantly? These are people who have no interest in learning from others. There is no one who has all the knowledge, and the wise person will continue to listen and learn from others. I know people who think that if you use big words, you will sound intelligent. I have found that people who do this often use words that are inappropriate for the situation. But God alone has all the wisdom. May He teach us to listen and learn from Him and His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, so that we will continue to grow in wisdom and holiness.

May we make sure that we give our hearts and lives to God and take time daily to seek and praise Him and share His Truth with the world. May the LORD our God and Father in Heaven help us to stay diligent and obedient and help us to guard our hearts in Him and His Word daily. May He help us to remain faithful and full of excitement to do our duty to Him and for His glorious return and our reunion in Heaven as well as all that awaits us there. May we never forget to thank the LORD our God and our Creator and Father in Heaven for all this and everything He does and has done for us! May we never forget who He is, nor forget who we are in Christ and that God is always with us! What a mighty God we serve! What a Savior this is! What a wonderful Lord, God, Savior and King we have in Jesus Christ! What a loving Father we have found in the Almighty God! What a wonderful God we serve! His will be done!

Thanks and glory be to God! Blessed be the name of the LORD! Hallelujah and Amen!

[bernardo1969]

The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book attributed to King Solomon, in this book the wise king left his deepest spiritual reflections on the most perfect and excellent science, in addition to an important group of advice for daily life. And to teach the importance of the science of God, Solomon used metaphor as a writing tool, that is why Solomon wrote about a mysterious personification of wisdom, and so the author expressed his thoughts in the following way: "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion" Proverbs 8:12. And this reference to personified wisdom is not something unique in the sapiential literature. It is important to note that like King Solomon, Lord Jesus also spoke of a personification of wisdom, especially when the Lord referred to himself as "son of man," that is, as a personification of the perfections of God: "I am the light of the world" John 8:12, "I am the door" John 10:9. And to teach the secrets of wisdom, the wise man wrote how this mysterious wisdom calls from the beginning of creation to men so that the children of Adam may enjoy its treasures: "People, I call out to you; my cry is to the children of Adam" Proverbs 8:4. And this is so because as a consequence of wisdom, other goods arrive, such as prosperity, peace, happiness and well-being, that is why the wise man taught: "For wisdom is better than jewels" Proverbs 8:11. But this wisdom, which is a source of bliss for man, does not let itself be capture easily, except by those who seek it with devotion and constancy, that is why the wise man ended his teaching with this truth: "I love everyone who loves me, and I will be found by all who honestly search" Proverbs 8:17. The wise man ultimately meditated on that truth that underlies man's reason, that knowledge of which we must become aware.

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THE BIBLE BOOK OF GOD

PROVERBS 8

The Blessings of Wisdom

8 Does not wisdom call?     Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights beside the way,     at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates in front of the town,     at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O men, I call,     and my cry is to the children of man. 5 O simple ones, learn prudence;     O fools, learn sense. 6 Hear, for I will speak noble things,     and from my lips will come what is right, 7 for my mouth will utter truth;     wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;     there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. 9 They are all straight to him who understands,     and right to those who find knowledge. 10 Take my instruction instead of silver,     and knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is better than jewels,     and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,     and I find knowledge and discretion. 13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil     and perverted speech I hate. 14 I have counsel and sound wisdom;     I have insight; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign,     and rulers decree what is just; 16 by me princes rule,     and nobles, all who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me,     and those who seek me diligently find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me,     enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,     and my yield than choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness,     in the paths of justice, 21 granting an inheritance to those who love me,     and filling their treasuries.

22 “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work,     the first of his acts of old. 23 Ages ago I was set up,     at the first, before the beginning of the earth. 24 When there were no depths I was brought forth,     when there were no springs abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains had been shaped,     before the hills, I was brought forth, 26 before he had made the earth with its fields,     or the first of the dust of the world. 27 When he established the heavens, I was there;     when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, 28 when he made firm the skies above,     when he established the fountains of the deep, 29 when he assigned to the sea its limit,     so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, 30     then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight,     rejoicing before him always, 31 rejoicing in his inhabited world     and delighting in the children of man.

32 “And now, O sons, listen to me:     blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction and be wise,     and do not neglect it. 34 Blessed is the one who listens to me,     watching daily at my gates,     waiting beside my doors. 35 For whoever finds me finds life     and obtains favor from the Lord, 36 but he who fails to find me injures himself;     all who hate me love death.”

Proverbs 8 Diane Beauford

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Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:

2“Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should [a]a man full of talk be vindicated? 3Should your empty talk make men [b]hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? 4For you have said, ‘My doctrine is pure, And I am clean in your eyes.’ 5But oh, that God would speak, And open His lips against you, 6That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God [c]exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves.

7“Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty? 8They are higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than [d]Sheol—what can you know? 9Their measure is longer than the earth And broader than the sea.

10“If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment, Then who can [e]hinder Him? 11For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it? 12For an empty-headed man will be wise, When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.

13“If you would prepare your heart, And stretch out your hands toward Him; 14If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away, And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents; 15Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear; 16Because you would forget your misery, And remember it as waters that have passed away, 17And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning. 18And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety. 19You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; Yes, many would court your favor. 20But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And they shall not escape, And their hope—[f]loss of life!”

1 God is a name my soul adores, Th' Almighty Three, th' Eternal One Nature and grace, with all their powers, Confess the Infinite unknown.

2 From thy great self thy being springs; Thou art thy own original, Made up of uncreated things, And self-sufficience bears them all.

3 Thy voice produc'd the seas and spheres, Bids the waves roar, and planets shine; But nothing like thyself appears, Through all these spacious works of thine.

4 Still restless nature dies and grows; From change to change the creatures run; Thy being no succession knows, And all thy vast designs are one,

5 Thrones and dominions round thee fall, And worship in submissive forms; Thy presence shakes this lower ball, This little dwelling-place of worms.

6 How shall affrighted mortals dare To sing thy glory or thy grace, Beneath thy feet we lie so far, And see but shadows of thy face?

7 Who can behold the blazing light? Who can approach consuming flame? None but thy wisdom knows thy might, None but thy word can speak thy name.

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GOD'S LONG-RANGE PLAN -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ." Ephesians 1:3-12, KJV "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:4-7, KJV "For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Ephesians 3:1-21, KJV "Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:" Colossians 1:25-27, KJV Note: In the previous verses, the word "dispensation" is derived from the Greek word "oikonomia". It signifies management, oversight or administration. Please also refer to the KJV Bible Verse List called "Predestinated and Chosen", which you can find at the following URL: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse060.html If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/gods-long-range-plan-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=171507&GOD%27S%20LONG-RANGE%20PLAN%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Proverbs 8: Wisdom’s Call

Proverbs 8

Wisdom’s Call

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:

 “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.

To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge.

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

 “The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,before his deeds of old; I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water;  before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,  before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth.  I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep, when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.

“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.  For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD.

But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”

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April 2, 2024 - Getting The WORD Into People

BOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON.COM   Getting The WORD Into PeopleApril 2, 2024 DAILY PROVERB: Proverbs 8:11-14For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I…