Lisa G Akins
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Lisa G Akins
highlighted Ecclesiastes 5:8 NLT
Don’t be surprised if you see a poor person being oppressed by the powerful and if justice is being miscarried throughout the land. For every official is under orders from higher up, and matters of justice get lost in red tape and bureaucracy.
Jul 13
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 23:13 NLT
Don’t fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won’t kill them.
Jul 10
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 23:14-15 NLT
Physical discipline may well save them from death. My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice!
Jul 10
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 23:4 NLT
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Jul 10
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 22:29 NLT
Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
Jul 10
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 22:24-25 NLT
Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
Jul 10
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 18:22 NLT
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.
Jul 9
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 18:21 NLT
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Jul 9
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 17:28 NLT
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Jul 9
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 15:1 NLT
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 14:34 NLT
Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 14:15 NLT
Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 14:9 NLT
Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 13:24 NLT
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 13:3 NLT
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Jul 5
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 12:10 NLT
The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.
Jul 3
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 12:1 NLT
To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
Jul 3
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 10:24 NLT
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.
Jul 3
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 10:23 NLT
Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Jul 3
Lisa G Akins
highlighted Proverbs 7:25-27 NLT
Don’t let your hearts stray away toward her. Don’t wander down her wayward path. For she has been the ruin of many; many men have been her victims. Her house is the road to the grave. Her bedroom is the den of death.
Jul 2