Proverbs 27

<em>Proverbs 27
1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring.

2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth;
an outsider, and not your own lips.

3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?

5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.

6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.

7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

8 Like a bird that flees its nest
is anyone who flees from home.

9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.

10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you—
better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;
then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

13 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

14 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse.

15 A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping
of a leaky roof in a rainstorm;
16 restraining her is like restraining the wind
or grasping oil with the hand.

17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.

18 The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and whoever protects their master will be honored.

19 As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart.[a]

20 Death and Destruction[b] are never satisfied,
and neither are human eyes.

21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
but people are tested by their praise.

22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
grinding them like grain with a pestle,
you will not remove their folly from them.

23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,
give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever,
and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing,
and the goats with the price of a field.
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family
and to nourish your female servants.

My Thoughts and Take Aways:
Todays scriptures have three main groups that it speaks to and about - neighbors, friends and spouses. I love the important Proverbs places on neighbors and friends, especially since we are blessed in both regards. I grew up moving alot but we always had some great neighbors. We always made a point to meet and take the time to get to know our neighbors. My parents always bought a house based on the neighborhood and not the house alone. So when Jeff and I moved from Castle Hills to Stone Oak we naturally did the same thing. We were torn between two houses: House #1 was in a prestigious neighborhood, had all the features and was 400 sq ft bigger. HOuse #2 was in a very kid oriented neighborhood and the house had what we needed. We decided to drive by both houses at dark to see what the neighborhood looked like at night and it was the best advice we have ever taken. House #1 was in a gated community, we struggled to get in and at 8pm at night it was silent. Not a peep to be heard. HOuse #2 was easy to get to, and when we drove up the neighbors were all outside enjoying each other's company and the kids were all playing. We sat the end of the street for minutes watching them, truely speechless. Then we noticed that one of them was making his way to the car.... it was Greg! He is our now neighbor and the Hauglands are our rock! Jannine is awesome, she is my neighbor and sister in Christ. She is always there for me and is always willing to help. She is the best cook and can freeze anything! She always has what I forgot at the store and is just the neatest person! I love our neighbors! HOw about you.... Leave a comment!

Love to all!
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