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Scripture Readings Proverbs 25:11II Samuel 3–4Luke 22Psalms 91 Verse Focus (Proverbs 25:11) Like apples of gold in settings of silver     is a ruling rightly given. Meditation Again, no updates. I have to confess that I have very mixed feelings about “failing” to get a devotional meditation written. Since it’s clear that I’m not going to be able to finish my writing in one calendar year, I’m trying not to stress about going at a slower pace (even when I’m not yet working full time). Today I’ve been busy with family matters as well as with job search activities. I’ve written a…

Scripture Readings Proverbs 25:9–10II Samuel 1–2Luke 21Psalms 90 Verse Focus (Proverbs 25:9–10) 9If you take your neighbor to court,     do not betray another’s confidence,10or the one who hears it may shame you     and the charge against you will stand. Meditation Alas, no updated meditation today. I hope that tomorrow will prove more productive! Placeholder for October 1 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 25:6–7I Samuel 30–31Luke 20Psalms 89 Verse Focus (Proverbs 25:6–7) 6Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,     and do not claim a place among his great men;7it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”     than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. Meditation The August 29 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/29/august-29-%e2%96%aa-day-241/ Placeholder for September 30 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:33–34I Samuel 28–29Luke 19Psalms 88 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:33–34) 33A little sleep, a little slumber,     a little folding of the hands to rest —34and poverty will come on you like a thief     and scarcity like an armed man. Meditation No updates today. I did not write yesterday, but instead enjoyed a lovely and relaxed birthday. 🙂 Placeholder for September 29 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:27I Samuel 26–27Luke 18Psalms 87 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:27) Put your outdoor work in order     and get your fields ready;     after that, build your house. Meditation The August 28 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/28/august-28-%e2%96%aa-day-240/ Placeholder for September 28 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:26I Samuel 24–25Luke 17Psalms 86 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:26) An honest answer     is like a kiss on the lips. Meditation The August 27 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/27/august-27-%e2%96%aa-day-239/ Placeholder for September 27 meditation … to be updated on October 28, 2021.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:19–20I Samuel 22–23Luke 16Psalms 85 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:19–20) 19Do not fret because of evildoers     or be envious of the wicked,20for the evildoer has no future hope,     and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. Meditation The August 26 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/26/august-26-%e2%96%aa-day-238/ Placeholder for September 26 meditation … to be updated on October 27, 2021.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:17–18I Samuel 20–21Luke 15Psalms 84 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:17–18) 17Do not gloat when your enemy falls;     when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,18or the LORD will see and disapprove     and turn his wrath away from them. Meditation The August 25 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/25/august-25-%e2%96%aa-day-237/ Placeholder for September 25 meditation … to be updated on October 26, 2021.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:13–14I Samuel 18–19Luke 14Psalms 83 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:13–14) 13Eat honey, my son, for it is good;     honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.14Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:     If you find it, there is a future hope for you,     and your hope will not be cut off. Meditation The August 24 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/24/august-24-%e2%96%aa-day-236/ Placeholder for September 24 meditation … to be updated on October 25, 2021.

Scripture Readings Proverbs 24:11–12I Samuel 16–17Luke 13Psalms 82 Verse Focus (Proverbs 24:11–12) 11Rescue those being led away to death;     hold back those staggering toward slaughter.12If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”     does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?Does not he who guards your life know it?     Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done? Meditation The August 23 meditation has been updated. Click on the link below to read it:      https://bible-friend.com/2021/08/23/august-23-%e2%96%aa-day-235/ Placeholder for September 23 meditation … to be updated on October 24, 2021.