Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:14

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
— Proverbs 17:14

More Daily Wisdom

"Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked."
— Proverbs 10:6 —
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
— Hebrews 11:6 —
"The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble."
— Proverbs 19:23 —
"Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse."
— Proverbs 19:1 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'He Is Here!' (Ps. 46:7)
"The Lord of Heaven's Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Jeremiah 17:17
"The path of the Christian is not always bright with sunshine; he has his seasons of darkness and of storm. True, it is written in God's Word, "Her..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Last Days!' (2 Ti. 3:1-2)
"Remember this! In the last days there will be many troubles, because people will love themselves, love money, brag, and be proud. They will say evil....."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:14 — Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom