Proverb 12

Proverbs 12 (Amplified Bible)

Proverbs 12

 ¹WHOEVER LOVES instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is like a brute beast, stupid and indiscriminating.     ²A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
    ³A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall never be moved.
    ⁴A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her husband, but she who makes him ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.^{(A)
    5}The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous.
    ⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them and the innocent ones [thus endangered].
    ⁷The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall stand.
    ⁸A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
    ⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread.
    ¹⁰A [consistently] righteous man regards the life of his beast, but even the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.^{(B)
    11}He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense and is without understanding.
    ¹²The wicked desire the booty of evil men, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous yields [richer fruitage].
    ¹³The wicked is [dangerously] snared by the transgression of his lips, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall come out of trouble.
    ¹⁴From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
    ¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.^{(C)
    16}A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
    ¹⁷He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.
    ¹⁸There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
    ¹⁹Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.
    ²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.
    ²¹No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity.^{(D)
    22}Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.^{(E)
    23}A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.^{(F)
    24}The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
    ²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.^{(G)
    26}The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray.
    ²⁷The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.
    ²⁸Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life).^(H)

Full Armor of God

Prayer Against Unjust Enemies

What is the Armor of God and how do I put it on?

ARMOR OF GOD

Father God, in the name of Jesus and by the power of His precious blood shed on Calvary, I put on Your Armor and I line up.

I Put on Your Armor:

I put on the Belt of Truth which is Christ Jesus living within me.

I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness which is Christ responding through me emotionally as He would respond.

I put on the Gospel Sandals of Peace so that my life will be an expression of Your peace.

I put on the Helmet of Salvation to protect my thinking and my mind.

I carry the Shield of Faith to protect me from the fiery darts of the enemy and help me walk in peace.

I carry the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, my offensive and defensive weapon against Satan.

I Line Up:

Body, I command you to line up under my soul.

Soul, I command you to line up under my spirit.

Spirit, I command you to line up under the Holy Spirit of the Living God.

Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

What is the Armor of God?

God's armor brings victory because it is far more than a protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. "Put on the armor of light," wrote Paul in his letter to the Romans, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 13:12-14)  When you do, He becomes your hiding place, and shelter in the storm--just as He was to David. Hidden in Him, you can count on His victory, for He not only covers you as a shield, He also fills you with His life.

"I am the vine; you are the branches," said Jesus. "If a man abides in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)

Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) Christian heroes who have been tortured for their faith continue to testify to the supernatural strength--even joy--that enables them to endure unthinkable pain.

They affirm with Paul - "that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)

This wonderful truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His precious friend and trusted companion. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory!

Proverb 12

Proverbs 12 (New International Version)

 ¹ Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
   but whoever hates correction is stupid.
 ² Good people obtain favor from the LORD,
   but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
 ³ No one can be established through wickedness,
   but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
 ⁴ A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
   but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
 ⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
   but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
 ⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
   but the speech of the upright rescues them.
 ⁷ The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
   but the house of the righteous stands firm.
 ⁸ A person is praised according to their prudence,
   and one with a warped mind is despised.
 ⁹ Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
   than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
 ¹⁰ The righteous care for the needs of their animals,
   but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
 ¹¹ Those who work their land will have abundant food,
   but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
 ¹² The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
   but the root of the righteous endures.
 ¹³ Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,
   and so the innocent escape trouble.
 ¹⁴ From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
   and the work of their hands brings them reward.
 ¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,
   but the wise listen to advice.
 ¹⁶ Fools show their annoyance at once,
   but the prudent overlook an insult.
 ¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth,
   but a false witness tells lies.
 ¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
   but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
 ¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
   but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
 ²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
   but those who promote peace have joy.
 ²¹ No harm overtakes the righteous,
   but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
 ²² The LORD detests lying lips,
   but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
 ²³ The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
   but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
 ²⁴ Diligent hands will rule,
   but laziness ends in forced labor.
 ²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,
   but a kind word cheers it up.
 ²⁶ The righteous choose their friends carefully,
   but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
 ²⁷ The lazy do not roast^[a] any game,
   but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
 ²⁸ In the way of righteousness there is life;
   along that path is immortality.

Eph 6:10-17

The Armor of God

 ¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.