The Lord Does Not Let

The Righteous Go Hungry

Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

Proverbs 10:2-15

The Old Testament book of Proverbs frequently contrasts the reputations of wise and foolish people. “The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rote…He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known.”

We seek a good name, not to honor ourselves but to glorify Christ our Lord whose name is above all names.

A good name honors our great God.

Our Daily Bread – March 16, 2015