Start a youth out on his way; even when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6 CSB).  As every parent knows, children need training, and it is their responsibility to train their children in the way they should go. The Book of Proverbs presents the idea...

All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs hearts (Proverbs 21:2 CSB). Our human nature is to justify our words and actions. Sometimes we do this correctly in honest, godly sincerity. But other times, we justify with deception and stubborn pride, which makes us think we...

The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, searching all his innermost parts (Proverbs 20:27 CSB). There are mysteries and specific truths in each of us; this is the spirit of man. And this spirit of man is something that only the lamp of the Lord can expose. The...

A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11 CSB). We know it isn’t necessarily weakness or lack of courage that makes someone slow to anger. It may very well be wisdom, stated in this verse as “good sense.” A truly wise person...

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected (Proverbs 18:10 CSB). God provides a wonderful and safe defense for us. This is not just in the speaking of His name as if it were some sort of lucky charm, but in...

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent - discerning, when he seals his lips (Proverbs 17:28 CSB). Chapter 17 continues in the areas of wisdom, justice, and family life. Verse 28 is one of my personal favorites -- it has taken me most of my years to...

When a person’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7 CSB). This chapter is a nice carryover from yesterday’s chapter 15. These verses point out that we can and should strive to live a life that pleases God. We are...

A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath (Proverbs 15:1 CSB). Have you noticed that when people approach you in wrath or with an angry attitude your response tends to be equally (or even more) angry in attitude? This concept was noted by Solomon many...

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death (Proverbs 14:12 CSB). As we have seen, Proverbs often talks about the way - meaning the pathway - of life that we walk. Solomon tells us that although this way often seems...

The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently (Proverbs 13:24 CSB). The rod is a figure of correction in this chapter including, but not limited to, the appropriate use of physical discipline of children. The parent who refuses...