Proverbs of the day

Why this proverb today

Proverbs has thirty one chapters, so many people read the chapter that matches the day of the month: chapter 28 on the 28th. Each day here takes one verse from that chapter that stands on its own. Read the whole chapter when you have five minutes; it is short.

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The week ahead

• October 29

  The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25

• October 30

  Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5

• October 31

  Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30

• November 1

  My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching; for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9

• November 2

  For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6

• November 3

  Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. Proverbs 3:27

• November 4

  Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. Proverbs 4:25