Today’s Reading: July 7

Proverbs 27 Do not boast about tomorrow,     for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth;     an outsider, and not your own lips. 3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden,     but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, […]

Today’s Reading: July 6

Proverbs 26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,     honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,     an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,     and a rod for the backs of fools! 4 Do not answer a […]

Today’s Reading: July 5

Proverbs 25 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;     to search out a matter is the glory of kings. 3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,     so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. 4 Remove […]

Today’s Reading: July 4

Proverbs 24 Saying 20 24 Do not envy the wicked,     do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence,     and their lips talk about making trouble. Saying 21 3 By wisdom a house is built,     and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled     with rare and beautiful treasures. Saying 22 5 The wise […]

Today’s Reading: July 3

Proverbs 23 Saying 7 23 When you sit to dine with a ruler,     note well what[a] is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat     if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies,     for that food is deceptive. Saying 8 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;     do not trust your […]

Today’s Reading: July 2

Proverbs 22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;     to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common:     The Lord is the Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,     but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 4 Humility is the fear […]

Today’s Reading: July 1

Proverbs 21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water     that he channels toward all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right,     but the Lord weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just     is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 Haughty eyes and […]