Today’s Reading: June 30

Proverbs 20 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;     whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;     those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,     but every fool is quick to quarrel. 4 Sluggards do not […]

Today’s Reading: June 29

Proverbs 19 Better the poor whose walk is blameless     than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good—     how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin,     yet their heart rages against the Lord. 4 Wealth attracts many friends,     but even the closest friend […]

Today’s Reading: June 28

Proverbs 18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends     and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding     but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,     and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,     but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing […]

Today’s Reading: June 27

Proverbs 17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet     than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son     and will share the inheritance as one of the family. 3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,     but the Lord tests the heart. 4 A wicked person […]

Today’s Reading: June 26

Proverbs 16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,     but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,     but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,     and he will establish your plans. 4 The Lord works out everything to […]

Today’s Reading: June 25

Proverbs 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,     but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,     but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,     keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life,     but a […]

Today’s Reading: June 24

Proverbs 14 The wise woman builds her house,     but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,     but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,     but the lips of the wise protect them. 4 Where there are no oxen, […]

Today’s Reading: June 23

Proverbs 13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,     but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. 2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,     but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,     but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. 4 A sluggard’s appetite […]

Today’s Reading: July 23

1 Samuel 20:1-2 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to kill me?” 2 “Never!” Jonathan replied. “You are not going to die! Look, my father doesn’t do anything, great or small, […]

Today’s Reading: June 22

Proverbs 12  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,     but whoever hates correction is stupid. 2 Good people obtain favor from the Lord,     but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. 3 No one can be established through wickedness,     but the righteous cannot be uprooted. 4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,     but a disgraceful wife is […]

Today’s Reading:June 21

Proverbs 11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,     but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,     but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,     but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,     but righteousness delivers from death. 5 The righteousness […]

Today’s Reading: June 20

Proverbs 10 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father,     but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,     but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,     but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. 4 Lazy hands make for […]