Ifeoluwa’s Summary of Private 16-18

Proverbs 16
The chapter talks on the ability of Man Vs the ability of God . A man sees a plans but God sees intentions. It is important to involve God in our plans ' Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.'
Proverbs 16:3
We are to live a righteous and upright life .

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided. When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them. Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:6 - 9 NIV

We are to eschew every form of evil

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18 NIV

And be patient

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32 NIV

Proverbs 17
The proverbs is a book of great wisdom.

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

This chapter gives stern warning against all forms of evil.

Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 NIV

Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:11 NIV

The words of wisdom continues

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 NIV
This verse is for us to always keep a cheerful disposition.

Proverbs 18
The words of wisdom continues
We should tame our tongue and allow the holy spirit to speak through us in every situation

The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating. The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.
Proverbs 18:6 - 7 NIV

We should be diligent in all that we do. Handle our careers, ministry, relationships with diligence.

One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
Proverbs 18:9 NIV

We should have the habit of praying .

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 NIV

We should speak positively ,speak healing , prosperity...

From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:20 - 21 NIV

The great thing for a man finding a wife

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 NIV

It's great to surround ourselves with good company.

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 NIV

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