The Daily Hatch

– Proverbs 21New Living Translation 21 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;    he guides it wherever he pleases. 2 People may be right in their own eyes,    but the Lord examines their heart. 3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just    than when we offer him sacrifices. 4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart,    and evil […]

— Proverbs 19New Living Translation 19 Better to be poor and honest    than to be dishonest and a fool. 2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;    haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness    and then are angry at the Lord. 4 Wealth makes many “friends”;    poverty drives them all away. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished,    nor will a […]

– Proverbs 17New Living Translation 17 Better a dry crust eaten in peace    than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son    and will share the inheritance of the master’s children. 3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,    but the Lord tests the heart. 4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;    liars pay close attention […]

—- Proverbs 15New Living Translation 15 A gentle answer deflects anger,    but harsh words make tempers flare. 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. 3 The Lord is watching everywhere,    keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. 4 Gentle words are a tree of life;    a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. […]

— Proverbs 13New Living Translation 13 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a]    a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal,    but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;    opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little,    but […]