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Proverbs 12:2

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Proverbs 12:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 12:2

Theological / Devotional

A good man. The meaning here is to be found by a comparison with the type of wickedness described in the second part of the verse. The favor of the Lord is gained by men who are straightforward and honest in their dealings.

By SdaBc