Favorite Proverbs

Pastor Kevin Odor

• Wise Fear of the Lord
  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Submission
  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Parenting
  “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Friends
  “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”‭‭ Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Self-control
  “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Women
  “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy…
  She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come…
  She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue…
  Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭20‬, ‭25‬-‭26‬, ‭28‬, ‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Finances
  “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Personal Plans
  “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Corporate Plans
  “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬
• Wise Gate-keeping
  “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Ask for Wisdom…
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV