1 The wisest of women builds up her home,
but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.
2 Whoever lives right fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
Prov 14:1-2 (GW)
10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no stranger can share its joy.
11 The houses of wicked people will be destroyed,
but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.
12 There is a way that seems right to a person,
but eventually it ends in death.
13 Even while laughing a heart can ache,
and joy can end in grief.
Prov 14:10-13 (GW)
10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no stranger can share its joy.
11 The houses of wicked people will be destroyed,
but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.
12 There is a way that seems right to a person,
but eventually it ends in death.
13 Even while laughing a heart can ache,
and joy can end in grief.
14 A heart that turns {from God} becomes bored with its own ways,
but a good person is satisfied with God's ways.
Prov 14:10-14 (GW)
1 A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
Prov 15:1-3 (GW)
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.
Prov 15:13 (GW)
29 The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
Prov 15:29 (GW)
Reflection of B:Again the bible describes who the wisest woman is. She is one who will build her home, not tear it down (14:1).
No one can fully understand someone's heart nor fully share someone's joy, except himself/herself. We often may think that our way is right, yet it can be very wrong (14:10,12).
People may try to hide their sorrows from others by laughing, yet their hearts may be aching. Someone closed to me is like this and I just feel that I don't understand him no matter how hard I try. As long as he chose not to share with me his feelings, I have no way to understand him.My wild guesses inly made matters worse.
I am not good at hidding my feelings. People can read me like a book. When I feel sad and hurt, it shows. This is something I find hard to cover up. I am not sure if that's a good thing. However, one thing I must learn is to turn my heart to God always so that it can be "satisfied" and I won't get hurt easily (14:14).
Perhaps another thing I need to learn too is to know when to keep my mouth shut and my thoughts to myself. For not everyone can accept what I want to say. I have to learn to be more diplomatic about it (15:1).
Joy is what I need now, otherwise sadness will show on my face. For now, I am so tried and worn.... I need to sleep.
Dear Lord,
I am very tired, both physically and emotionally. I need to rest in You. Help me to be the woman You want me to be. Let me be one who can build a home and not tear it down. Help me Lord be a wise woman, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Labels: feeling, Proverbs, woman
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