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Mocking

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

With 19:26 we begin another section in the Proverbs, and it continues through 22:16. The theme of this section is acknowledging God in everyday life. Ironically, it starts with the last four verses of Chapter 19, which are about mocking; … Continue reading →

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The Glory of God

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

For the LORD is the great God,    the great King above all gods.  In his hand are the depths of the earth,    and the mountain peaks belong to him.  The sea is his, for he made it,    and his hands formed the dry land. Psalm … Continue reading →

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Wisdom in the Family

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 19:16-25 16Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,    but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. A double contrast: Whoever keeps commandments vs. shows contempt for their ways and keeps their life vs. will die. One who is obedient to … Continue reading →

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Patience and Mercy

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

A person’s wisdom yields patience;    it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 This is a verse from the last post, one of those that shows something that is not proper for a person who wishes to obtain … Continue reading →

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Things That are not Proper

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 19:8-15 The one who gets wisdom loves life;    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. (19:8) This verse provides transition for the next several which are a collection of verses that identify things which are not proper or fitting … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but no matter how it is described, it’s always there somewhere…  In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Now the earth was formless and … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Poverty

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Don Merritt

Chapter 19 deals primarily with the issues of poverty and wealth, Here in vv. 1-7, poverty comes to the fore… 19:1     Better the poor whose walk is blameless    than a fool whose lips are perverse. This is very similar to Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Our Tower of Strength

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Our Lord is a tower of strength, but many times we don’t see Him that way.  He rises above everything that we will ever encounter in this life, but we aren’t always conscious of the fact.  His strength is not … Continue reading →

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Disputes, part 2

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. The tongue has the power of life and death,    and those who love it will eat its fruit. He who finds a … Continue reading →

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A Little Peace and Quiet

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Don Merritt

Life can be hectic and loud, but all of us need some peace and quiet some times.  It helps us to recharge, to relax and to calm our thoughts.  Yes, we all need a little peace and quiet, a little … Continue reading →

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