Proverbs 12 –Words, Deeds, and Destiny. Proverbs 12:1. Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. The wicked is cursed by the transgression of his lips.–For his words, the product of his evil heart, while designed to injure others, often bring the offender himself into trouble (Psalm 7:16), and moreover, as being the true index of the inner life of the soul, are being stored up as a witness against him at the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:37). The “just man,” on the contrary, avoids all this “trouble.”The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; rather, in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare. For by thy words (as well as thy tempers and works) thou shalt then be either acquitted or condemned. Your words as well as actions shall he produced in evidence for or against you, to prove whether you was a true believer or not. And according to that evidence you will either be acquitted or condemned in the great day. (Proverbs 18:7). A man by speaking unadvisedly or intemperately brings trouble upon himself, involves himself in difficulties which he did not foresee. Often when he has spoken in order to injure others, the slander or the censure has redounded on himself. {Psalm 7:15-16. He made a pit. This is a proverbial manner of speech often used in Scripture. It is taken from pits which are digged, and then covered with the leaves of trees, or some such unstable materials, either to make men fall into them, or else wild beasts, which are hunted into them.Psalm 9:16: The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah The LORD is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. ). “He who looketh gently shall obtain mercy; but he who frequents the gates [or, ‘contends in the gates,’ will harass souls.” This seems to mean the man who is calm and considerate for others will himself be treated with pity and consideration (Matthew 5:7); but he who is a gossip, or a busybody, or litigious, will be always vexing his neighbors.
Proverbs Chapter 12:1-28
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
{Lets Pray}
Father God, I thank You and praise You that Jesus is my Savior and has promised to be with me throughout the hard times in life. Keep me from dwelling on anxious thoughts and help me to hand all my cares over to You, as soon as they come into my mind. So that my heart may be filled with Your quietness and promised peace. Let me give every single anxious thought over to You and keep me from going to others with worries and problems flooding through my mind. I beleive that I would learn to keep the eyes of my heart looking to Jesus, and the thoughts of my mind resting on You. You have promised to give Your perfect peace to everyone whose mind is stayed on You Jesus. I believe those going through tough stuff, because of others, that You will make all things right in all lives today. I thank You and praise You in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
Proverbs 12:25
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