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Proverbs 11:22

This verse is describing the lack of inner beauty which is a virtuous and discreet character in a woman.

Appearances verses: Deut. 22:5;

1 Timothy 2:9 and Proverbs 31:22.

Our inner beauty is important to God. I suggest reading Beautiful in God's Eyes by Elizabeth George.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

What does proverbs 11 mean?

1-I want almighty God healing upon my life

2-I want almighty God right hand to

2a. showers blessing in my family

2b. Protection

2c. Riches

3- I want almighty God to move me forward , financially academically.

4- I want almighty God to send an angel of daily helper to me, and my family

5- I want almighty God to save me, and forgiven my sin

Think of it as a hired hand. Or a person working to pay off his debt.

I don't understand the verse in Proverbs chapter 11 verse 15, I'm not sure what the word, surety means in that verse in the original language. I would appreciate if you could answer my question. Thanks so much.

The poor in spirit are the ones that admit that we desperately need a savior from our sin, Jesus Christ:

Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. ( Proverbs 11:4)

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. ( Isaiah 55:1-3)

Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. ( Isaiah 66:1-2)

Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: ( Colossians 1:26-28)

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? ( James 2:5)

Verse 24-This verse applies materially and spiritually. We can never out give God.

In Job 9:9, Job is referencing three celestial objects and alluding to the Power of GOD!

The three objects mentioned are all positioned and viewable in the Northern Hemisphere! Here, Job is saying, GOD is so Powerful he could move them to the Southern Hemisphere if he so wished, so how could Man(Job) possibly contend with God or his Power?

Job is so frustrated with trying to find out why he has been singled out for all his 'curses'(which were invoked by Satan), he is overwhelmed with the thought of contending with GODs Power to try to help himself! In essence he is answering back to Bilbads comments in the previous Chapter.

Gal- 3:26 - 29. God Bless you and your family!

He who would succeed in winning souls needs to be wise. It needs wisdom to succeed in the business of life. It needs a far higher and nobler wisdom to win Souls. It is an exceedingly difficult thing to win men over from the ranks of sin and Satan to the ranks of God and His Christ.The would-be soul-winner needs to be theoretically wise. He needs to be well informed. He cannot know too much and must be well informed on some very important matters, e.g., the sacred Scriptures, human nature, etc.He needs to be practically wise--wise in action as well as in thought. He should deal largely in the most attractive and pathetic truths. He should carefully choose the most appropriate seasons. He should cultivate the most loving spirit and the most kindly manner. He should be much in communion with God.

Mathew 5:17

2 Corinthians 6:14 -18

Malachi 2:15

Deuteronomy 17:17

1 Kings 11:1-6



Hopefully this is helpful

Hello Mr Okeke

Just in case you're unsure of this word in the KJV, I'll start with the definition of "withholdeth". It is the old English for the modern word 'withhold'. It's main meaning is to hold back (something from someone who wants it); in other words, to keep or hold something to oneself and to refuse to give or grant it to others. In some contexts, it can instead mean to restrain or control oneself from an action or expression

The morality, and ethics (a recommended list of right behaviours to follow; a good 'code of conduct'; standards for good procedure or actions to do when in particular situations), of withholding anything depends on what it is, who holds or controls it, who lacks it, the situation, and whether harm, loss, death, psychological suffering, or physical sickness to anyone might result from not giving a person access to it. So, sometimes it is not wrong &selfish to withhold something just because someone else demands it or feels entitled to it

Proverbs 11:26 gives an example of when it is definitely bad to withhold something of value to others who lack it. It is also a true principle because it accurately describes real situations that do happen

Example: Joseph caused corn and grain or other preservable crops to be collected & stored as a resource for a future expected famine ( Genesis 41:46-49). Some bible translators were wrong to use the word "hoard" in Prov 11:26 because it means to overstock, and Joseph certainly did collect much more than needed. He could do that without depriving anyone of food at that time because Egypt's land & farmers produced an oversupply. When the famine came the corn was sold, likely at a reasonable price, and distributed fairly. So he was blessed with popularity, respect, obedience, honor & memorial ( Genesis 41:54-57 + 45:16 + 50:26; Exodus 1:8) because he did not withhold corn from people at risk of starvation. In contrast, Joseph Stalin starved Ukrainians in the 1932&'33 Holodomor, a first ever man-made famine

Ephesians 2:15-18

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in the ordinances; for to make himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

And that he might reconcile in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

:)

Your nephew is right that there's nothing in the Bible about marrying outside your race. However, the OT does count. He's wrong about that. How many times does Jesus say, "It is written . . ." or "It has been said . . ."? Ok. Just where was it written? In the Old Testament, of course! If Jesus thinks it counts, trust me, it counts.

Now, on the racial question, Miriam objected to the race of Moses' wife, and God made her (Miriam) white as snow -- with leprosy! The children of Israel were instructed not to take wives from or give wives to the heathen people around them, but there was no racial specification given whereby they were to determine who was heathen and who was not. Nor was there a "heathen patent" issued to any particular race. You were free to be a heathen, regardless of your race, as long as you weren't one of the children of Israel.

The children of Israel were also commanded by Moses not to make intertribal marriages within the tribes of Israel, so that their inheritances would not move from tribe to tribe. There was nothing racist about that.

I'm almost done with my eighth study of the Bible, and, to my knowledge, there's nothing about staying within your RACE in it.

Thank you so much. I will take your advice and try to search. Anything else you would like to share would be appreciated. God is Good!!!

God doesn't say anything about interracial marriage. Many have occurred in the Bible ie Moses and Abraham.

He does caution a Christian marrying an unbeliever. The unbeliever might forbid the Christian from going to church or reading the Bible.

You can google 'interracial Marriage Bible' and see what you see. I did.

Interculturaly it's difficult. Arguments ensue over religion, culture, baptism of children; things like that.

That's why a couple should DATE for at least a YEAR. Most people can't maintain being on their best behavior for that long.

Mishael

My nephew is trying to say that it is no where in the Bible about dating outside your race. Our family is not racist nor are we against the African Americans. We are trying to get him to understand that it is in the Bible and he argues that the Old Testament doesn't count. Can you please help me with this?

Wanda,

I would love to help.

Before I reference the laws within the Old Testament may I sincerely inquire why you ask this question?

Thanks

Where in the KJV does it state about staying with our race?

I like this proverb, it seems to apply to all parts of life: Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

Please I want to know in details what proverbs 11 vs 26 mean?

I could not afford one so I stayed single . No regrets single is much better than a deadlock if you get into a unholy marriage . You only get 1 until she dies so make sure you make a wise choice .

Two is better than one if it's Good .

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." ( Prov 31:10)

"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." ( Prov 31:30)

The Lord's view of a woman's beauty and it ought to be ours as well.

Kathy F. The Most High calls us a treasure. You are a treasure and a precious gem to HIM. When you've received a gift is it on display or is it neatly wrapped with a beautiful ribbon. How do you dress if you were going to have dinner with the president? How would you dress if you were going to have dinner with some one you respected and looked up to. You would dress with respect for yourself respect for the person whom you're having dinner with. Let the holy spirit teach you how to dress. I've never seen a princess running around half naked. You don't have to dress like every one else modesty is beautiful!!!!

Proverbs 11:22

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

In other words one can still look to be desirable and yet repulsive/unattractive at the same time.

- A jewel of gold is desirable but it is in a pigs snout, yack!

- A fair woman is desirable, but lacks discretion, yack!

I think you are right. It is how you want to appear to others. I don't see a thing wrong with a short tennis skirt. It's practical.

Deuteronomy 22:5

The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

1 Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array

Matthew 5:27-28

Says that if a man looks on a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery with her already in his heart;

How we dress matters to the Lord. At home with your husband, that is private between you both.

Need a lesson on length of dresses or skirts. Will I be judged on my length of skirt or dress. Something is telling me it's the length of the skirt it's the way you appear yourself . Help me out please

very well said