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Proverbs– (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience.
Proverbs gives us the wisdom to navigate life. They are powerful. The right proverb at the right time can change a person’s life.
Here we have just 8 examples of the many thousands of proverbs that can change your life.
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Proverbs 2:20
“So follow on the steps of good and stay on the path of the righteous“
The above proverb taken from the coloring book we can see means if we follow our widsom spiritually and know that God helped them good things will happen.
Proverbs 4:6-7
“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding“
Widsom is far more valuable than money. Wisdom makes you understand the best type of people to be friends with. Friends are more valuable than money.
Understand the wisdom and lessons life is teaching you. Never stop seeking widsom
Proverbs 1:2-5
for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young– 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance
Listen to the wisdom of the world. Gain more widsom as time grows on. Teach those who don’t know the lessons.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.”
Live life with love not hate. The world needs more love these days.
Proverbs 31:8-9
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy“
We can see that this proverb is telling us to speak up. Speak up for animals. Speak up for police brutality.
Speak up as it is the only and first step to making a change
African Proverb
“A roaring lion kills none“
This is a brilliant proverb which we know means that in order to reach your goals, you must be in the work.
Sure it is great to say “Hey I am going to grow my blog” but if all you do is sit there and wait for it to grow then you are leading yourself to failure. You must put in the effort. If you want it bad enough then you will
Proverbs 18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death.”
You can heal a broken arm but you can never heal or forget when someone insults you. Many, many of times people take their lives because of what other’s have said.
You have the power to change someones life. You also have the power to end someone’s life.
Smile and say hello to someone- you might change their life.
Chose your words and actions wisely. We have a voice not to insult or cause harm
Latin America Proverbs
“It is better to be alone then in bad company“
Keeping bad or toxic company can have a bad influence on you. It will be bad also for your mental health. Get reid of those toxic people.
When you get reid of bad company, you will be able to find the right people who understand you.
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Conclusion
Words have a great way of changing people when put in the right order.
As a wise man once said:
Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it
That man was Dumbledore from Harry Potter but it is true.
Proverbs are words taken from the Bible, wise men and women who dare to share their wisdom to others. In hopes the wisdom will be taken and change the person.
Your misson- Find a proverb that speaks to you and apply it to everyday
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very powerful words