To one who listens, valid criticismis like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

If the godly give in to the wicked,it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.

Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools,or you will become as foolish as they are.

There is more hope for foolsthan for people who think they are wise.

A quarrelsome person starts fightsas easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart and allow me to hear you, give me the wisdom I need to grow past my own ways and live wholeheartedly for you. May my hope come from you and not argue with your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen