Daily Bible Reading and Prayer 3 Jun 6, '19-Jan 17, '20 Proverbs n Ecclesiastes

Aug 2, Prov 25

1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
Some good proverbs, I'd say.

2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.

3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
And just as the dross is taken from silver, and the wicked from the presence of the king, God will also take things from you and put you through trials and training to make you the person He wants you too be.
God is the righteous king, and sinful plebs ruin his kingdom.

6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
In other words. If you're a pleb, don't pretend you're a king or queen. That meams you Jess 😉
Who? Me? I would never do such a thing Will!

7 for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen

8 do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Don't be hasty with anything, but especially with ruining your neighbour's reputation.

9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another's secret,
Do go around telling everyone some one else's secret!
It would be wiser to argue your issues to your neighbor and secrets between the both of you instead of letting everyone know.

10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
You'll ruin your own reputation more more than the person who's reputation you were trying to ruin!
Basically, snitches get stitches.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Wouldn't it be amazing if you could always say the right thing at the right time?

12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.

15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Patience, perseverance, and soft kindness can be very powerful.
Patience can do a lot. Not sure what it meant about the soft tongue thing lol
I think the soft tongue means soft speech or something like that.

16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.
Not just with honey, with most things in life. Only take what is needed.

17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
Don't over stay your welcome.

18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.

19 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
So true.

20 Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,

22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
Kill them with kindness!

23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
I don't even bother looking at the news because there is so much bad news, but on the rare occasion I hear some good news, it definitely makes me happy.

26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
This verse makes me think of the saying, 'Bad things happen when good men do nothing.'
Corruption pollutes the pure in heart and soul.

27 It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.

28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. - Proverbs 25
Self control is a very good virtue to have.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much for everything You have done for us, thank you that we have a warm place to sleep, food, clothing, friends and family, it's so easy to take these things for granted. Thank you especially for the time me and Will could spend together today, please continue to guide and bless us in our relationship. Thank you that we could spend some time with Liam, please guide him to do what is best for him and his daughter in this difficult time he is having. Father, tomorrow one of my brothers is visiting, please let the visit go well. Father please also help us get to the bottom of my health issues if it is Your will. Please bless and keep everyone in my prayer journal, this I ask in Jesus's name, Amen

Dear Jesus, thank you for the day I had today. Thank you that I was able to hang out with Liam and Jess. Please help us study your word and to keep consistent with following it. I thank you so much for Jessica, and to help us in our relationship and to be our guide. In your name I pray, amen.