With all vigilance guard your heart, for in it are the sources of life. Proverbs 4:23 NABRE The opening chapters of Proverbs are a lengthy invitation to be open to instruction. There are ten lessons and three poems inviting the listener to openness, to hold on to what they have…
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? Psalms 27:1 NABRE Psalm 27 is attributed to David, who is trusting in the LORD’s protection when he sincerely seeks it. The psalm is the psalmist’s…
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NABRE Paul is rounding out his letter to the Romans, who he expects to visit soon. In chapter fifteen Paul…
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A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 NABRE This proverb credited to Solomon, covers love, friendship and brotherhood (hear also sisterhood). Friends are important, any kind of accomplishment in life is never done alone, we must have…
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Whoever follows instruction is in the path to life, but whoever disregards reproof goes astray. Proverbs 10:17 NABRE The tenth chapter of Proverbs begins a long series of short sayings entitled “the proverbs of Solomon.” There is no logical order, they rarely have a connection in theme. Each proverb in…
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