OT Marathon June 25 Wednesday

Proverbs 11 to 13 Chapter 11      The Lord detests dishonest scales,     but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,     but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,     but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,     but righteousness delivers from […]

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OT Marathon June 24 Tuesday

Proverbs 8-10 Wisdom’s Call Chapter 8      Does not wisdom call out?     Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the highest point along the way,     where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gate leading into the city,     at the entrance, she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O people, I call out;     I […]

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OT Marathon June 23 Monday

Proverbs 5-7 (New International Version) Warning Against Adultery Chapter 5  My son, pay attention to my wisdom,     turn your ear to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion     and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey,     and her speech is smoother than oil; 4 but in the end she is […]

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Introduction to Proverbs

Introduction and Title The key word in Proverbs is wisdom, “the ability to live life skillfully.” A godly life in an ungodly world, however, is no simple assignment. Proverbs provides God’s detailed instructions for His people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life: how to relate to God, parents, children, neighbors, and […]

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OT Marathon June 21 Saturday Proverbs

CCSV Members The previous email for June 21st was sent out by mistake with a wrong text. We are starting Proverbs from today. Proverbs 1-4 (New International Version) Purpose and Theme Chapter 1  The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;     for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent […]

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