Day 124: Three Ways to Transform Your World (Proverbs 11:9-18, John 4:1-26, Judges 1:1-2:5)
Day 124: Three Ways to Transform Your World (Proverbs 11:9-18, John 4:1-26, Judges 1:1-2:5): Proverbs 11:9-18
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbours,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense,
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but victory is won through many advisers.
15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16 A kind-hearted woman gains honour,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Commentary
1. Be a blessing to your nation
Your life can have an influence, not only on your own family and local community, but also on your city, and even on the whole nation.
The writer of Proverbs makes the point that how we live a
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