Join us in today’s devotion and prayer-
Read Proverbs 17:11-28 in your favorite version or in the following KJV and then join us in praying below:
Proverbs 17:11-28
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (KJV)
Our Father,
Help us to stay away from foolish endeavor; away from the paths of foolishness. Counsel us in the way of your Word and Wisdom; keep us away from the temptations of the evil one.
We ask that you would send us good and faithful friends; those with a joyful heart who love your righteous ways and bring blessings rather that condemnation into our lives.
Let deception be far from us and let us always be champions of truth and justice in the name of your Son Jesus.
Help us through your Holy Spirit to be wise in our speech and never quick in our judgments and pronouncements. May we always be loving and helping in our conversations with others.
Let our hearts be merry and full of your joy and kindness; let your love flow out of us to all we come in contact today. We want to be always be an encourager to others.
Thank you Father for your ever present love which is continually demonstrated in our lives, praise your name now and forever.
In Jesus Name, Amen.