Wisdom
Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; [21] at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: [22] "How long will you simple ones love your simple ways?"
Proverbs 1:32-33 (NIV)
For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; [33] but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."
Proverbs 2:3-6,9-11 (NIV)
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, [4] and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, [5] then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. [6] For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. [9] Then you will understand what is right and just and fair---every good path. [10] For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. [11] Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. __________________________
14v20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbours, but the rich have many friends.
18v24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
29v5 Whoever flatters his neighbour is spreading a net for his feet.
28v23 He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favour than he who has a flattering tongue.
27v6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. ___________________________________
25v17 Seldom set foot in your neighbour's house too much of you, and he will hate you.
27v14 If a man loudly blesses his neighbour early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.
26v18,19 Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows is a man who deceives his neighbour and says, "I was only joking!"
25v20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart .
27v17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. ______________________________
17v9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Luke 22:39-44 (NIV)
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. [40] On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." [41] He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, [42] "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." [43] An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. [44] And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV)
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. [2] Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits--- [3] who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, [4] who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, [5] who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
