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Proverbs 24:16 -- For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of calamity. Proverbs 24:17 -- Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Proverbs 24:18 -- Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, and turn His anger away from him. It would probably be best to follow what God says here. In addition, anyone who supported, fraternized with or was working with Osama Bin Laden needs to be tracked down and brought to justice. No glee or gloating need...

A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. I started thinking I could make this work with liberalism...---------- Obama...

Today’s statement from President Barack Obama: Today marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, and affirms a fundamental principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters. I am committed to protecting this constitutional right...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 31 The Words of King Lemuel’s Mother 1. The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: 2. What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3. Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; 5. Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted....

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 29 The Wisdom of Agur 1. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal: 2. Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have the understanding of a man. 3. I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the Holy One. 4. Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment?Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 29 1. He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. 3. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. 4. The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. 5. A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. 6. By transgression an evil man is...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 28 1. The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2. Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged. 3. A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. 4. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them. 5. Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 27 1. Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. 2. Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. 3. A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them. 4. Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy? 5. Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed. 6. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 26 1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3. A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. 4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6. He who sends...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 25 Further Wise Sayings of Solomon 1. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:  2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,  But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,  So the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4. Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.  5. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 24 1. Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2. For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. 3. Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4. By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches. 5. A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; 6. For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety. 7. Wisdom is...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 23 1. When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2. And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3. Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4. Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! 5. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven. 6. Do not eat the bread of...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 22 1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. 2. The rich and the poor have this in common, The LORD is the maker of them all. 3. A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished. 4. By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. 5. Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 21 1. The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. 2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4. A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin. 5. The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 18 1. A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2. A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. 4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. 5. It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6. A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 17 1. Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2. A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3. The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts. 4. An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue. 5. He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 15 1. A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. 5. A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. 6. In the house of the righteous there is...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of ProverbsChapter 14 1. The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. 2. He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him. 3. In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them. 4. Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. 5. A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will...