PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES FROM PROVERS

For Proprietors, Pioneers, Pupils and People of all Persuasions

Adopted by Larry and Robin Reinhold and Family on March 15, 2009 
Advice Without Counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established. Proverbs 15:22
Benevolent Honor the Lord with you possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10
Contentment Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred. Proverbs 15:16-17
Diligence He who deals with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes one rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Proverbs 10:4-5 
Encouragement As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 
Fairness A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. Proverbs 11:1 
Guarded He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Proverbs 13: 3 
Humility Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 
Integrity A good name is to be chosen rather than riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1 
Joyful Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. Proverbs 12:25 
Kind A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 
Listens The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise. Proverbs 12:15 Moderation Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease. 
Proverbs 23:4 Neighborly Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he dwells by you for safety�s sake. Proverbs 3:29
Observant Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 
Perspective The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord. Proverbs 21:31 
Quiet He who reproves a scoffer gets shame for himself and he who rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blemish. Proverbs 9:7 
Resolve Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones. Proverbs 3:5-8 
Sincerity In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 Trustworthy A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13 
Understanding A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10
Virtuous Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. Proverbs 12:22 
Wisdom The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers well his steps, a wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages is self-confident. Proverbs 14:15-16
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Example Let not mercy and truth forsake you...And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4 
Yield The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 
Zealous The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life and he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30