good people can run there and be safe.
11 The rich think their wealth protects them;
they imagine themselves safe behind it.
they imagine themselves safe behind it.
12 Pride first, then the crash,
but humility is precursor to honour.
but humility is precursor to honour.
13 Answering before listening
is both stupid and rude.
is both stupid and rude.
14 A healthy spirit conquers adversity,
but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
15 Wise men and women are always learning,
always listening for fresh insights.
always listening for fresh insights.
16 A gift gets attention;
it buys the attention of eminent people." - Proverbs 18 (Message)
it buys the attention of eminent people." - Proverbs 18 (Message)
When I stumbled upon Proverbs 18 today, I have to admit that I only needed to read verse 10 - that was enough for me - God gave me the hope and encouragement I needed. As you read these words, may you find a WORD of comfort from one of the lives of this Proverb.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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