"Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future."
Proverbs 31:25
"She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:27
"There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up."
Proverbs 21:20
"The ants are not a strong people, But they prepare their food in the summer;"
Proverbs 30:25
"Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
"Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth."
Proverbs 27:1
"Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field, And there will be goats' milk enough for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your maidens."
Proverbs 27:23-27
"He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty."
Proverbs 28:19
"He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense."
Proverbs 12:11
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ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. There's also a line in one of the NT books that says something to the effect of "work hard with your hands and be dependent on no man"...I just can't remember which book! Sounds like God wants us to be as prepared and self-sufficient as possible!
1 Thes 4:11-12
ReplyDeleteI may be taking that out of context, but it sure sounds like 'be quiet and do your work so you can lead a respectable life and not need to depend on anyone.'
I have read Proverbs the way that you have mentioned and never realized this! Thanks for sharing it! :)
ReplyDeleteAmen and may we all look to God's word in how to live and to be the Proverb woman, hugs, Barbara
ReplyDeleteI love the verse about smiling at the future. Sometimes that's hard to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to read Proverbs. I am going to try to do that too. Thanks for the inspirtaion!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful 4th,
Joyce
You're so right! Proverbs has so much wisdom to share. I think reading Proverbs 31 on a weekly basis is a good reminder and convictor for any homemaker! Thanks for this post. :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea...you're so right! It is starting to become a large part of my belief system...this call to agrarianism and preparedness. Who said life didn't come with an instruction manual:)
ReplyDeleteGreat post...I actually read a Proverb a day...corresponding to whatever day it happens to be..Today is July 1st, so I'll be reading Proverbs 1. I also read fiv e chapters in Psalms..today I'll be starting Psalms 1-5. Tomorrow it will be Psalms 6-10 etc..until I finish, then I'll start all over again :) :) Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea, it's I Thess 4:11 and I don't think you too it out of context. I understand that vs to mean just what it says. "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
ReplyDeleteI have taken Prov 31 (and the entire Word) seriously & literal my entire adult life. Taking it as a mandate rather than a suggestion, even in our modern day.
BUT, in all of this busy-ness, the Lord also reminds me that this place is not my home and too not take it too seriously. To not stress about the beets being eaten by the deer. Too not stress about whatever goes wrong in this department. But to remember that he is still the one who provides! He sends the rain and the sunshine. He gives and takes away. I am still totally dependent upon HIM!
Amy, thank you for sharing this... Proverbs 31 is one of my long time favorite chapters. I've loved it so long, and I know it's shaped the woman I've become. I desire to be THAT woman! I've been reading quite a bit from Proverbs over the last year myself, and you're right... it's FULL of wisdom for us! : ) Melissa
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Scriptures!
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After two serious quakes and two big snows, these posts are more helpful than ever for our family now, as we realised the vital need to be prepared. Thank you x
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