toot toot

If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
or if you’ve been scheming,
put your hand over your mouth.
For the churning of milk produces butter,
and twisting a nose draws blood,
and stirring up anger produces strife.
proverbs 30:32-33

When you toot your own horn, others don't enjoy the music!

oil & water

An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27

Oil and water do not mix; and neither will two individuals pursuing different lifestyles!

blurry vision

It is not good to show partiality- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread!
Proverbs 28:21




No one likes favoritism when it's not directed towards them, but how easily we are swayed when we're the focus!

attention, please!

Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,
for wealth is not forever;
not even a crown lasts for all time.
When hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
lambs will provide your clothing,
and goats, the price of a field;
there will be enough goat’s milk for your food—
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.
Proverbs 27:23-26

Paying attention pays off! Caring for your possessions means they'll be there when you need them.

liar liar pants on fire

 A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.
When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Though his hatred is concealed by deception,
his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
The one who digs a pit will fall into it,
and whoever rolls a stone—
it will come back on him.
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26: 24-28

Telling a lie is like throwing matches as you hike through the forest; not every one will start a fire, but the one that does will be one you can't put out, and it will likely burn you!

the winner

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
lest the Lord see it and be displeased,
and turn away his anger from him.
Proverbs 24:17-18

Nobody likes an obnoxious winner, and gloating over your enemies is like being an obnoxious winner!

Priorities

Do not toil to acquire wealth;
be discerning enough to desist.
 When your eyes light on it, it is gone,
for suddenly it sprouts wings,
flying like an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs 23:4-5

Trust the Lord and know yourself well enough to put your priorities in the right place; true riches aren't always found in bank accounts!