Married to Geraldine; Dad to 4 children; Pa-Pa to 12; GREAT GRANDpa to five. Graduate of Harding University; Past Director of John 3:17 Ministry. RETIRED!
Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, [25] or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
Proverbs 21:16,21 NIV
Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead. [21] Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 17:27-28 NIV
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. [28] Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Proverbs 15:24-25 NIV
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. [25] The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
Proverbs 14:26-27 NIV
Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. [27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. [25] A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 8:34-35 NIV
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. [35] For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 5:21-22 NIV
For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths. [22] The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.
Proverbs 3:13-15 NIV
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, [14] for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. [15] She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 1:20,22 NIV
Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; [22] “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 28:13-14 NIV
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. [14] Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.