8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.
The Bible has been interpreted in various ways to ensure its message reaches people from different languages, cultures, and perspectives. These interpretations offer unique insights into the meaning of the scripture.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Read all of Proverbs 13 NIVSo I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Read all of Galatians 5 NIVThough the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Read all of Habakkuk 3 NIVGive to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
Read all of Luke 6 NIVDo you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 6 NIVHe mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
Read all of Proverbs 3 NIV"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
Read all of John 3 NIV"Reading a daily Bible verse helps you focus on God's word, offering spiritual guidance and encouragement for the day ahead."
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Daily Verse Reflection
Commentary on Proverbs 17:10
(Read Proverbs 17:10)
A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man.