Proverbs, 20
11. A child may be understood by his interests: whether his works may be clean and upright.
11. A child may be understood by his interests: whether his works may be clean and upright.
Chapter 20 of Proverbs addresses topics such as wisdom, honor, justice, character and prudence. To provide five verses related to these themes, we can select the following:
Philippians 2:3: "You do nothing for partisanship or vanglory, but by humility, considering each other superior to oneself." This verse addresses the importance of humility and character, which are themes present in Proverbs 20.
Proverbs 16:31: "The kins are a crown of glory when they are on the way to justice." This verse talks about honor and justice, topics addressed in Proverbs 20 about the value of integrity and divine justice.
Colossians 4:5: "Walking wisely towards those outside, redeeming time." This verse addresses the importance of wisdom and prudence, recurring themes in proverbs 20 about the wise use of time and the pursuit of wisdom.
Proverbs 21:3: "Practicing justice and law is more acceptable to the Lord than to offer you sacrifices." This verse talks about the importance of justice, a theme treated in Proverbs 20 about the search for truth and divine justice.
2 Timothy 2:22: "It also runs away from the passions of youth, and follows justice, faith, love, and peace with those who, with pure heart, invoke the Lord." This verse talks about the importance of following justice and purity of heart, themes present in Proverbs 20 about the search for wisdom and integrity.
“Deus quer que as suas misérias sejam o trono da Sua misericórdia.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina