WORDS TO LIVE BY

Most Christians use the Bible as a spiritual guide but the Bible is full of practical knowledge that, when applied in one’s life, gives him/her an advantage. I have written a few down for your edification.


Most Christians use the Bible as a spiritual guide but the Bible is full of practical knowledge that, when applied in one’s life, gives him/her an advantage. I have written a few down for your edification.
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
I Timothy 6: 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Proverbs 15: 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15: 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 16: 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 16: 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16: 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 17: 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 18: 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 18: 24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19: 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 20: 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Proverbs 20: 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 20: 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 21: 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21: 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Proverbs 21: 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 22: 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 22: 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Proverbs 24: … in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 24: 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.