A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. – Proverbs 12:16 [T]he word for presently means in a day, or we might say immediately. The second phrase shows the proverb is…
Browsing Category Devotions
Short devotional thoughts on select Bible verses
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. – Proverbs 12:15 [T]he fool in Proverbs isn’t necessarily unintelligent but rather he refuses instruction and…
Proverbs 12:14
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. – Proverbs 12:14 [T]o be satisfied is to be filled…
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. – Proverbs 12:13 [P]roverbs speaks much to words, their use and their danger. Here words of transgression,…