Join us in today’s devotion and prayer-
Read Proverbs 14:20-35 in your favorite version or in the following KJV and then join us in praying below:
Proverbs 14:20-35
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. (KJV)
Our Father,
Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness towards us; for helping us to extend that to others. Thank you for counseling us to keep always to the truth and away from deceit and lies. Let our talk and witness always reflect the truth of your Word and your Son Jesus Christ.
Thank you for being our fountain of life and for giving us confidence in your caring for us. You have also helped us to control our anger and seek tranquility in the midst of chaos, You have therefore helped us to maintain good health, peace, and joy.
Thank you for teaching us to be generous to others and thoughtful of the poor; and never arrogant but humble. In the process you have been generous to us and have given us honor as part of your family through faith in your Son Jesus, Through him you have also promised us life everlasting and an inheritance in your Kingdom.
Thank you also for your Holy Spirit that has brought Wisdom and righteousness into our lives; for continuing to bless us with your Word and counsel that brings us an enduring hope in this life and the life to come.
In Jesus Name, Amen.