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The Wisdom of God, Proverbs 14:13-14
By Betty Miller
The book of Proverbs makes many observations, and these scriptures speak of a laughter that contains sorrow. Verse 13 speaks of a heart that is sorrowful, even though that person may be laughing. Since laughter is an emotion, it proceeds from the soul of man. When a man's soul has not been redeemed, he may laugh temporarily at certain things that |
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The Wisdom of God, Proverbs 14:26-27
By Betty Miller
In different places in the book of Proverbs, the fear of the Lord is mentioned. The mention of the fear of the Lord, it is always accompanied by the declaration that this holy fear will bring life to the one who has it. What is the fear of the Lord? In the Amplified version of the Bible it is stated more clearly -- the fear of the Lord is a |
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The Wisdom of God, Proverbs 14:22-25
By Betty Miller
The entire book of Proverbs is a comparison between good and evil, showing how those who do good are blessed and those who do evil are cursed. The curse will come through the wickedness that they bring on themselves. Verse 22 states that those who devise evil are walking in error, while those who devise good will receive mercy and truth. The |
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The Wisdom of God, Proverbs 14:20-21
By Betty Miller
In these verses found in Proverbs, an observation is made as to how the rich and the poor are treated in this world. Verse 20 tells us that in the world, the poor are even hated by their own neighbors. This is why there is usually so much hatred and violence in poor neighborhoods. The Bible calls poverty a "curse," as it breeds so many other |
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The Wisdom of God, Proverbs 14:19
By Betty Miller
In these verses found in Proverbs, the scripture tells us how evil men cannot prevail against righteous men. Verse 19 states that eventually the evil will surrender or bow before the good, and those that are wicked will stand before the gates of the the righteous, as they will not be able to gain entrance to their safe domain. Gates are "portals" |
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