The godly:
- Will not go hungry.
The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:3 - Are showered with blessings.
The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:6 - Have a happy life that creates happy memories.
We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7 - Offer life-giving words.
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:11 - Earn an income that will enhance their lives.
The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
Proverbs 10:16 - Offer very valuable words.
The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20 - Offer words of encouragement.
The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
Proverbs 10:21 - Experience their hope granted.
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.
Proverbs 10:24 - Maintain steadiness in a storm.
When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:25 - Enjoy the happiness of their hopes.
The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 - Look forward to a future that is firm and unmovable.
The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land.
Proverbs 10:30 - Advises wisely.
The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:31 - Speaks helpful words.
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:32
All these are great, but I don’t think of myself as godly.
Godly: righteous – the upright, in right standing with God
Wisdom does not do life with pride, arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. If I show any evidence of these in my life, I am not exhibiting wisdom.
Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:14b
Strive for and maintain a right-standing with God.
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