Proverbs Chapter 11

¹⁷ A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

     I think this verse means that someone who is nice and respectful is benefiting themselves while someone who is mean is only hurting themselves. At times it is hard to be nice to everyone, but we have to remember that by being mean we are hurting ourselves by hurting our relationship with others and God. When we are nice we benefit ourselves with love. This week I am going to be nicer to my mom. This week I am also going to try to get along well with my dance coach.

Proverbs 10

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

      I think this verse means that hatred leads to violence and love forgives offenses. This verse stands out to me because it’s so true. There is so much violence in this world and the violence come from hatred. This verse is important because if everyone would love their neighbor and love their self there would be world peace. This week I am going to forgive those who have wronged me because holding onto anger leads to conflict. I am also going to try hard to love everyone for who they are and not get annoyed and impatient with individuals.