Proverbs 17:1  "Better...quietness...than...strife" Peace and the ability to enjoy what you have is better than great material gain.  Once you have that, then you can add the other. 3  "refining pot is for silver...furnace for gold...the LORD tests the hearts" Nice comparison.  Breaks down and removes the dross or waste.  What is left is pure, …

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Proverbs 16:1  "...the answer of the tongue is from the LORD" I believe this one is stated differently a few times.  Man makes his plans, but God is still in control.  Also reminds me of what Christ said regarding the Holy Spirit.  We need not worry about what to say in certain situations.  The Spirit …

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Proverbs 15:1  "...soft answer turns away wrath...harsh word stirs up anger" Have experienced this myself.  And it doesn't have to be an actual harsh word, only one that is perceived so.  It wasn't so much what he said as how he said it. 3  "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch …

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Proverbs 14:1  "...wise woman builds her house...foolish pulls it down with her hands" So sad.  I have seen this happen many times.  Both in families and in business.  Women fight for power not realizing the great power they already have. 2  "...fears the LORD..." In this instance, fears as in respects. 3  "In the mouth …

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Proverbs 13:1  "A wise son...a scoffer..." Wonder if the writer was referring to a son who scoffs or just one in general.  Doesn't really matter.  One who thinks he knows more than anyone enough to scoff won't listen to advice.  A wise son, not a usual teenager who thinks he knows more than his parents. …

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Proverbs 12:1  "...he who hates correction is stupid" Pulled no punches on that one.  Foolishness of not recognizing you don't know it all and the great gain of assistance in finding the correct path.  Pride is a contributing factor. 2  "A good man...man of wicked intentions..." Bible tells us there is none good but God, …

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Proverbs 11:1  "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD..." Scales for weighing products for which a person paid or received money.  Would have also been for weighing out payment when coins weren't used.  Even today in some markets where people buy meat or vegetables based on weight.  Don't cheat your neighbor.  Abomination is a …

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