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Understanding wife

Proverbs 19:14 (NLT)
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the LORD can give an understanding wife.

Earn respect

Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

Friends

Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)
There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

Strong fortress

Proverbs 18:10-12 (NLT)
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

Few words

Proverbs 17:27-28 (NLT)
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.

Cheerful heart=good medicine

Proverbs 17:22 (NLT)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.

Words

Proverbs 12:16 (NLT)
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

Proverbs 12:18-19 (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 12:22 (NLT)
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Gift of giving

Proverbs 11:24-25 (NLT)
Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.

Nations fall w/o wise leaders

Proverbs 11:14 (NLT)
Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.

What is Wisdom?

Proverbs 9:10-12 (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Christ is Wisdom

Proverbs 8:12-14 (NLT)
“I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.

Proverbs 8:17-36 (NLT)
“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.

7 things God hates

Proverbs 6:16-19 (NLT)
There are six things the LORD hates— no, seven things he detests:

Seeking Him alone

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

True wisdom

Proverbs 1:7 (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

His law is perfect

Psalm 119:138-139 (NLT)
Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.

Wisdom of Solomon

1 Kings 3:7-14 (NLT)
“Now, OLORD my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around.

Good sense

Psalm 119:73 (NLT)
You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

Renew my life

Psalm 119:36-40 (NLT)
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!

Lying to myself

Psalm 119:29 (NLT)
Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

Thanking God with my life

Psalm 119:7-11 (NLT)
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!

Disciplined by God

Psalm 94:11-15 (NLT)
The LORD knows people’s thoughts; he knows they are worthless!

Psalm 94:17 (NLT)
Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.

Psalm 94:19 (NLT)
When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

Psalm 94:22 (NLT)
But the LORD is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide.

My heart's desires

Psalm 37:3-8 (NLT)
Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

Into the future

Psalm 118:6-9 (NLT)
The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?

Psalm 118:14 (NLT)
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.

Psalm 118:17-22 (NLT)
I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the LORD has done.

Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:26 (NLT)
Bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.

Psalm 118:29 (NLT)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

How kind He is

Psalm 116:1-9 (NLT)
I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.

Psalm 116:12 (NLT)
What can I offer the LORD for all he has done for me?

Psalm 116:15 (NLT)
The LORD cares deeply when his loved ones die.

Psalm 116:17 (NLT)
I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

Who are the Godly people?

Psalm 112:1-10 (NLT)
Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands.