Valentine's Day can be called Saint Valentine's Day.
Patrick's Day is almost always called Saint Patrick's Day.
I can't understand the difference in terminology.
Today is the 17th so I looked at Proverbs 17.
Proverbs 17
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
17:1
This is so true. It makes me think of Downton Abbey which I'm watching right now, and my job. It may be untrue but it feels like I'm the only staff member that actually goes out of the way to say hi to everyone. Isn't it so much better to work with people you talk to?
2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
As a part-timer in a company created for and only valuing full-timers, I know I've had great influence when I've been wise; and if I'd actually shut my mouth more I would like it better instead of pointing out flaws.
3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the Lord tests hearts.
Today J. Vernon McGee at TTB.org spoke about gold, silver and precious jewels lasting through the fire. I contrast the bridal linen of the Bride of Christ (the Church) with the scarlet and purple attire of the Great Harlot; Mystery Babylon the great with her golden chalice of fornication. I wonder if that's where the encrusted gold chalices of some "singers" came from; although I know that they aren't worse than anyone else. We're all attracted to the wrong things.
I've actually stopped gossip in its tracks a few times by stating "I don't want to talk about anyone who isn't here." But it's so ingrained and accepted and habitual that the gossip started again almost immediately. I'm so sick of being one of the people who wallow in those unfun sins.
5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;
He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
Amen.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the glory of sons is their fathers.
It's time to get started. I wonder if I'm "fertile." I bet this is something women think about all the time but I just assume it will be ready when I am.
I think of all princes as liars. This is sad. I know I hear very helpful things from fools too.
This reminds me that a boss thinks his company is great to work for.
9 He who conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
Love is kind.
10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
I've been reading that depressed people are nice. Also, maybe we're smart. We notice the bad that many don't see but it would be just as easy to notice the good when we try. I'm trying. Thank you to David Burns for Feeling Good and When Panic Attacks.
11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Okay.
12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
Rather than a fool in his folly.
I feel surrounded by fools. And of course I hate it when I realize that I'm one. I'm surrounded by mother rabid bears so I stay home..... aw, so sad. Not quite true. Not for awhile now.
13 He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Evil K'neival. Reap what you sow I suppose. Reep what you sew probably means as much to people younger than me who don't know English. Not that there was something so great about it compared to other languages, but we're being cut off from our literary heritage.
Done for now. See ya!
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When [e]he has no sense?
17 A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking in [f]sense [g]pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife;
He who raises his door seeks destruction.
20 He who has a crooked [h]mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A joyful heart [i]is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26 It is also not good to fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
27 He who restrains his words [j]has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When [e]he has no sense?
17 A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking in [f]sense [g]pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife;
He who raises his door seeks destruction.
20 He who has a crooked [h]mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A joyful heart [i]is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26 It is also not good to fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
27 He who restrains his words [j]has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
I've heard several times that it's a great idea to read a proverb a day (or is it Proverb) because they're so useful and there's a month's worth in the book. I haven't done that but it sounds like a great idea. I have been listening to J. Vernon McGee most every day- and listen to the ones I miss before I catch up- so I've listened completely in order through today from Amos to today- Revelation. It's a five-year journey which I think I'll complete but who knows.
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