2/16/2013 .. Wise Words .. Word For The Day


This thought for today is coming from my daily devotional reading calendar which is over 15 or 20 years old.
 
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7
 
Proverbs – wise sayings of Solomon.
 
The Hebrew title of Proverbs is ‘Mishle’ the singular of which is ‘maschal,’ usually translated “proverb.”
 
Works of God; God’s Providence In Man’s Temporal Affairs; Inclines the Heart of Men Toward His Servants
 
 
Promises: The Upright are Blessed & Prospered ….. Victory over Enemies & Troubles
 
A person can be prospered in many ways ..
 
 
Chapters 10 – 22 of Proverbs consists of ethical maxims, but connected with one another.
 
maxim – a general truth or rule of conduct expressed in a sentence.
 
Scripture & reference taken/used from: KJV Topical Reference Bible, KJV Precious Promise Bible, & Reader’s Digest Word Finder