Ministry Passages 15: Proverbs Flashcards
Proverb 5:15-23
BE SATISFIED WITH YOUR WIFE
19As a loving hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times; be exhilarated always with her love.
Proverb 3:5-8
TRUST IN THE LORD
5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not lean on your own understanding
Proverb 6:16-19
SEVEN THINGS THE LORD HATES
16There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him. 17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, 19a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverb 10:18-20
TONGUE WARNINGS
18…he who spreads slander is a fool. 19When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverb 15:1
A GENTLE ANSWER TURNS AWAY WRATH
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverb 16:18-19
PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Proverb 20:1
DANGER OF WINE
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Proverb 22:6
TRAIN UP A CHILD
in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverb 23:13-14
USE OF THE ROD
Do not hold back DISCIPLINE from the child, although you beat him WITH THE ROD, he will not die. 14You shall beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from Sheol.
Proverb 25:21-22
BURNING COALS ON YOUR ENEMY
21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22For you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverb 27:17
IRON SHARPENS IRON
Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another
Proverb 29:15
ROD AND REPROOF FOR PARENTING
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Proverb 31:10
THE EXCELLENT WIFE,
who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
