Proverbs

widely spread publications of their time. Poor Richards Almanack enticed American colonists with wise proverbs while educating them intellectually, guiding them spiritually, and establishing a value system for the developing…

D.O.N.T., which stands for don’t comment. You will regret it. There is a proverb from South Africa that can be used in place of the acronym: “a word uttered cannot be taken back.” The proverb speaks for itself. Think before you speak, be it online or face-to-face. Simply, anything you say represents you, and you will probably end up regretting if you don’t consider it first. Many people already know how important this proverb is. Most of society puts thought into their words, but that doesn’t…

the Bible to be the applicable source and it is overlooked for its useful information. On the topic of accounting and debt the Bible makes it clear that we should avoid debt, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” (Proverbs 22:7 NIV) In our previous accounting course we learned that when taking out a loan, or borrowing money, you have to repay that principle plus whatever interest has occurred based on the rate applied. While it may seem like a quick fix when in…

meaning power, strength, strong and powerful in what way? What did Ruth do that was virtuous? Proverbs 31: 17 says, ‘she grid herself with strength, and strengthen her arms” also verse 25 it says “strength and honors are her clothing she shall rejoice in time to come “if you take time to read the story of Ruth at least two times and meditate on it, then read proverbs 31: 10 – 31 you will see the verses in proverbs 31 are reflection of Ruth story. Before we get started on the message I have…

Proverbs 17:9 teaches that “covering an offense promotes love.” John Gill defines this type of confidentiality as follows: He that hides the transgression of another, or of his friend, committed against himself or against another, which he is privy to; but the matter being made up, and the offence forgiven, he forgets it, and no more speaks of it to his friend, or upbraids him with it, nor spreads it among others: such a man shows that he loves his friend. “Covering” is confidentiality.…

I. Friends 1. Proverbs 13:20– “He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” Application Statement: An adolescent needs to know that his friends reflect either who he is or who he will become. 2. Proverbs 17:17– “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Application Statement: Adolescents should be reminded that everyone needs friends during good times and bad times and that they need to be there for their friends especially…

The first three chapters of Genesis tell the story of God’s creation of the world and how it reflects the way women are seen. Proverbs and First Corinthians also shape the way women are meant to be character wise. Throughout these chapters’ women are seen as noble, powerful, and respected. With the creation of women, it is portrayed that the reason that woman are called a woman is because she was made of him a man. “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall…

Spanish term used to describe a proverb. A proverb is a short metaphorical statement that a culture constantly uses. (Sims 2005:129) Proverbs are a part of the performance aspect of folklore because people tell these proverbs every day especially in conversations. (Sims 2005:129) People use these proverbs in many ways. Certain types of proverbs allow us to give advice on how to handle with certain situations throughout our lives. (Sims 2005:129) Other types of proverbs may warn us about…

to his audience of people that believe students should be egocentric about education. When using a proverb that is ancient, but still used today, it shows that a lot of people agree with what it says, otherwise it would not be still around today. In Emerson's speech he tends to favor the ancient and old proverbs because they seem more credible. On top of this, he uses these ancient and old proverbs to support his ideas, therefore making himself more credible to the audience. For example…

Honor, Integrity, Lying, and Stealing While we are living, we get into a lot of temptation, hence, we commit the sins to God. However, there are several ways that we can save ourselves from sins. The bible tells us, being honor and integrity, not lying and stealing will help us be forgiven. So that is important to keep it in our mind all the time. According to dictionary, honor is being fair, reliability, honest and it gives recognition to show respect or thanks to someone. And integrity is…