Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:9

Friday, February 18, 2011

He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
— Proverbs 17:9

More Daily Wisdom

"Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord."
— Psalm 119:1 —
"Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess."
— Hebrews 3:1 —
"Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city."
— Proverbs 16:32 —
"One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth."
— Proverbs 13:7 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, February 18, 2011

A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'The Crux of It All!'
"Dear Child of God, After the apostle Paul spent years opposing My followers and My message, I revealed Myself to him on the road to Damascus (Acts..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Need for Interdependence' (Ro. 12:3-8)
"Dear Father, who wills our interdependence, Help me not to think more highly of myself than I ought to think, but to think with sober judgment,..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'The Lord!'
"The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, "Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love...."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'More Than Names' (Lk. 3:23-38)
"Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. Jesus was known as the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli. Heli was the..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:9 — He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

About This Devotional

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

More Daily Wisdom